The IP Law Blog

JANUARY 12, 2023

Even companies that regularly take steps to protect intellectual property through, for example, registering trademarks or registering copyrights, can benefit from a yearly review. In general, trade secrets have no duration of protectability, and there is no method for registering a trade secret in the United States.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 12, 2023

Even companies that regularly take steps to protect intellectual property through, for example, registering trademarks or registering copyrights, can benefit from a yearly review. In general, trade secrets have no duration of protectability, and there is no method for registering a trade secret in the United States.

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IP Intellectual Property Social Media Cease and Desist 52

SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

However, regarding the affidavit of user, the court noted that the application was filed before the 2017 Trademark Rules that prescribe for an affidavit of user, and thus the same cannot be subjected to the provision that was introduced during its pendency. Delhi High Court directs Registry to advertise KFC’s ‘Chicken Zinger’ trademark.

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IIPRD

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Trademark as Collateral in the US. In addition to registered trademarks at the USPTO, debtors can also pledge common law trademarks, which are trademarks not formally registered. They were able to invest in IP protection, research and development, and advertising. Patent as Collateral in the US.

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