IPilogue

JULY 20, 2021

Considered the most well-known American motorcycle brand in the world , Harley-Davidson claims to sell more than just bikes—they sell a lifestyle. These bikes incorporated Harley-Davidson’s motorcycle parts and their famous “Bar and Shield” logo. Whether or not you’re a biker, you’re likely familiar with the Harley-Davidson brand.

Trademark 106

Trademark Branding Brands Branding 106

Patently-O

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Companies and trade associations were broadly classified as “High Tech” (18%) or “Life Sciences” (14%). Notable commenters in this camp include the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), Google, and the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). .

Patent 122

Patent Invention Technology Marketing 122

LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The CTA applies to a broad spectrum of entities, encompassing both domestic and foreign reporting companies. While there are many exemptions (more on that below), the default assumption on the part of any business owner should be – “my company needs to report under the CTA.” passport, license, or ID card.

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Reporting Business Government Ownership 40

Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

MARCH 12, 2021

Fish & Richardson announced today that Frank Scherkenbach , a principal in the firm’s Boston office , has been inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL), one of the premier legal associations in North America. He received his J.D. from Harvard Law School, his B.S. He received his J.D. and Canada.

Art 52

Art Technology Patent Law Litigation 52

43(B)log

JULY 3, 2023

Notable for use of the Inter American Convention to protect foreign marks in the US—Christine Haight Farley has explored this once-forgotten treaty that seems to be undergoing a revival. Latinfood argued that the IAC claims were barred by territoriality. Coca-Cola Company, 38 F.4th Here, the U.S. 4th 1067 (Fed.

False Advertising 59

False Advertising Advertising Advertising Registration 59

Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

In view of this notice, life sciences companies should consider involving patent counsel in the review of relevant FDA submissions for possible inconsistencies with PTO filings and determination of the appropriate course of action where material inconsistencies are found to exist. materials indicative of an on-sale bar).

Patent Prosecution 76

Patent Prosecution Due Diligence Reporting Inventor 76

LexBlog IP

APRIL 17, 2023

The Ninth Circuit requires only “some effect on American foreign commerce,” while the First Circuit considers citizenship a threshold consideration, and the Tenth Circuit further modifies the citizenship approach and evaluates whether the extraterritorial application of the Lanham Act would conflict with foreign trademark rights.

Trademark 52

Trademark Intellectual Property Law Intellectual Property Law 52

Erik K Pelton

MARCH 11, 2022

Pelton & Associates, PLLC Regarding the FTC’s Proposed “Trade Regulation Rule on Impersonation of Government and Businesses”. . Pelton & Associates, PLLC. Pelton & Associates, PLLC (“EMP&A”) is a boutique trademark law firm located in Falls Church, Virginia. Impersonation ANPR; FTC File No. Comments of Erik M.

Government 147

Government Business Trademark Blogging 147

The IP Law Blog

MARCH 2, 2021

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Intellectual Property 52

Intellectual Property Contracts Trademark Trademark Law 52

Patently-O

AUGUST 4, 2021

In July 2021, South Africa’s patent office, the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC), granted the South African DABUS patent application, which was published in the South African Patent Journal. These same factors appear to have come into play in the South African decision, though to a clearly different outcome.

Invention 128

Invention Patent Inventor Intellectual Property 128

JIPL Online

APRIL 7, 2021

iii] It is estimated that counterfeit merchandising costs American businesses $200 Billion each year, [iv] and in 2012 alone it was estimated that sports leagues lost $13 billion in revenue from fake goods. [v] viii] Search Results for “Atlanta Braves Jersey”, DHGATE, [link] (search “Atlanta Braves Jersey” in search bar at top of page). [ix]

Marketing 98

Marketing Marketing Licensing Trademark Law 98

The IPKat

JANUARY 6, 2022

The claimant said that by stating in their trade mark application their bona fide intention to use the mark, they caused the public to believe they were associated with the claimant. The same could also apply to a company registration. The pleaded cause of action was passing off. You can listen to the sound applied for here.

Registration 96

Registration Cease and Desist Branding Brands 96

Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JANUARY 26, 2021

Fish attorney Kurt Glitzenstein spoke with The American Lawyer about Fish’s success on being the busiest patent litigation firm in the land. Of the so-called Patent Elite companies, which own the 100 largest portfolios of granted, in-force U.S. Other offices like D.C., district courts than our competitors by a large margin.

Litigation 40

Litigation Technology Business Patent 40

Erik K Pelton

JULY 28, 2020

Small businesses: Small businesses make up a large portion of the American economy. Small businesses in general don’t have an association or a stable of lawyers to work on comments to proposals like these. Over 99% of employers are small businesses, and in recent decades small businesses have created more than 60% of new jobs.

Trademark 130

Trademark Business Social Media Reporting 130

IIPRD

MAY 4, 2023

Patenting of medical devices Medical device companies continue to value patents as the strongest form of intellectual property for their mechanical devices, such as catheters, heart valves, spinal implants, neurovascular coils and many others. However, there is no bar in obtaining a product patent for a medical device.

Intellectual Property 52

Intellectual Property Invention Public Domain Patent 52

SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

On 9 th July 2021 the Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy was passed. The Order notes that Americans pay higher drug prices than other similarly situated countries. The Delhi High Court in Himalaya Wellness Company v.

Intellectual Property 104

Intellectual Property Trademark Registering Trademarks Confidentiality 104

LexBlog IP

JULY 11, 2022

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Marketing 52

Marketing Marketing Law All Rights Reserved 52

The IP Law Blog

JULY 11, 2022

4, June/July 2022, by the American Bar Association. This information or any portion thereof may not be copied or disseminated in any form or by any means or stored in an electronic database or retrieval system without the express written consent of the American Bar Association or the copyright holder.

Marketing 52

Marketing Marketing Law All Rights Reserved 52

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MAY 23, 2022

The associated angst and personal sacrifices are largely due to the Fifth Circuit’s condemnable decision to disturb the status quo without explaining itself. “The platforms are the twenty-first century descendants of telegraph and telephone companies: that is, traditional common carriers.” State Department.

Social Media 129

Social Media Law Publishing Blogging 129

LexBlog IP

JULY 21, 2021

” That is because religion is big business, as the Washington Post noted in detailing a 2016 empirical study on the socio-economic contribution of religion to American society. provid[es] an estimate of the fair market value of goods and services provided by religious organizations, and. places the value of faith to U.S. society at $4.8

Intellectual Property 52

Intellectual Property Invention Trademark Copyright 52

LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Judge James Selna issued an injunction restraining the former researcher and his current company from using trade secrets arising from pulse oximetry, which involves measuring oxygen in the blood. In Masimo Corp. True Wearables, Inc.,

Blogging 52

Blogging IP Confidentiality Intellectual Property 52

Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JANUARY 5, 2022

Fish principals Hyun Jin (HJ) In, Ph.D. , Ralph Phillips , and Daniel Tishman explore these growing industries and offer considerations for companies protecting and defending their IP. Obtaining patent protection for battery innovations requires battery companies to file patent applications with the USPTO. PDF copy available.

Intellectual Property 52

Intellectual Property Technology Journalism IP 52

43(B)log

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

b/c the TM bar sensed a risk of loss, of limitation. No one in the TM bar has an interest in cleaning up things like that, but it means nonexperts don’t get much guidance. See less in UK w/specialist bar and specialist judges. Is there any hope there for parodists? They put it all over!

Trademark 45

Trademark Law Branding Brands 45

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MARCH 28, 2022

When a general disclosure law prompts a company to change its behavior (which sometimes is the legislature’s hope or intent), those changes don’t necessarily impact the company’s speech outputs. ” “There is a fortune waiting for any company that creates a successful alternative to the Platforms. ” What??

Social Media 103

Social Media Publishing Law Blogging 103

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JULY 11, 2021

NY Times : Mark Zuckerberg and Sheryl Sandberg’s Partnership Did Not Survive Trump. * “ False Accusation: The Unfounded Claim that Social Media Companies Censor Conservatives.” American Bar Association Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility Formal Opinion 496 , January 13, 2021.

Privacy 69

Privacy Social Media Government Confidentiality 69

LexBlog IP

APRIL 29, 2022

We are here to break this down for you – in particular, what it means for companies appearing before the FTC. So what does this mean for companies that are in the FTC’s crosshairs, that are wanting to engage with the agency, or that want to keep informed on agency developments? Down from 80 percent to 42 percent.

Blogging 52

Blogging Publishing Business Law 52

LexBlog IP

APRIL 20, 2022

— Career Group Companies. The concept of political trademarks also made headlines concerning American public figures recently in connection with the February 24, 2022 ruling by the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in In re: Steve Elster, Case no. Don’t believe us? Read on to learn why.

Intellectual Property 52

Intellectual Property Music Copyright Fair Use 52

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The court says the statutory definition of “social media company” is impermissibly vague, especially its reference to a service’s “primary purpose.” David Boyle, Snapchat’s Senior Director of Products, stated in his Declaration that he was not sure whether his company would be regulated by Act 689.

Social Media 123

Social Media Privacy Law Government 123