Patent Trademark Blog

JANUARY 13, 2022

Is retirement from the practice of patent law the best option? It is certainly possible to sell your patent law practice. If your mind and physical health will enable you to stay active in your profession, would it make more sense to stay involved in the patent practice? e-cigarettes).

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 14, 2023

Yes, sometimes a sound is so closely associated with a business or is intended to be such a brand identifier it can be trademarked. There are some sounds that can’t be registered as trademarks, though, because sound trademarks are subject to the same requirements as “regular” word or design trademarks.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The post Trademark Tales of Terror: Freddy Krueger Stalks the Nightmares of Bootleg Merchandise Vendors appeared first on King Business and Patent Law.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The post Trademark Tales of Terror: Friday the 13th and the Trouble with Jason Voorhees appeared first on King Business and Patent Law.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 16, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of business, where competition is fierce and uniqueness is paramount, trademarks stand as sentinels guarding the identity and integrity of brands.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 16, 2023

Essential Benefits of Trademark Registration – Part 8 This is the eighth in a series of posts about the benefits of having your trademark registered. Domain Name Protection Trademark registration extends its protective umbrella to your domain name.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 17, 2023

Trademark registration. There are long answers, but the short answer is that the law says so. Trademarks are for business names, slogans, logos, product names, and some types of product packaging. Copyright is for artistic works, and there can be overlap between trademarks and copyright.

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JD Supra Law

JULY 11, 2022

The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently issued a study entitled “Patent eligible subject matter: Public views on the current jurisprudence in the United States.” By: AEON Law

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IPilogue

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

If you have the resources to do so, consider purchasing individual plants in support of local farmers and plant breeders, or at the very least, check the plant tag for any trademark symbols, notices prohibiting reproduction, or indications that the plant in question is legally protected before you propagate it. . Further reading: .

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 16, 2023

Essential Benefits of Trademark Registration – Part 4 This is the fourth in a series of posts about the benefits of having your trademark registered. A registered trademark isn’t merely a logo or a symbol; it’s an asset with intrinsic value.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 16, 2023

Essential Benefits of Trademark Registration – Part 6 This is the sixth in a series of posts about the benefits of having your trademark registered. A registered trademark serves as a deterrent to potential infringers. This proactive measure saves valuable time, resources, and potential legal battles in the long run.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

MARCH 13, 2024

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) and the United States Copyright Office (“USCO”) delivered a report to Congress entitled Non-Fungible Tokens and Intellectual Property on March 12, 2024 (“Report”). While the Report is comprehensive, it does not recommend any new action to address IP issues with NFTs.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 16, 2023

Essential Benefits of Trademark Registration – Part 3 This is the third in a series of posts about the benefits of having your trademark registered. Trademarks are the beacons that guide consumers toward trusted products and services. Trademarks are the beacons that guide consumers toward trusted products and services.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 16, 2023

Essential Benefits of Trademark Registration – Part 2 This is the second in a series of posts about the benefits of having your trademark registered. One of the most compelling reasons to register a trademark is the exclusive rights it confers upon the owner. They can be limited to a small geographic area.

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IP Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

trademark law. trademark owner can recover damages for infringing sales outside the U.S. trademark owner otherwise would have made. trademark law “provide[s] a remedy for a foreign defendant’s use of a plaintiff’s U.S. trademark abroad only if that use is likely to cause confusion in the United States.”

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Patently-O

OCTOBER 27, 2021

21-406 (reverse payment patent settlement). 21-195 (impact of foreign use on trademark rights in the US); Australian Leather Pty. 21-513 (impact of foreign use on trademark rights in the US); Federal Trade Commission , No. Belmora LLC, et al. Bayer Consumer Care AG , No. Deckers Outdoor Corporation , No.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 16, 2023

Essential Benefits of Trademark Registration – Part 7 This is the seventh in a series of posts about the benefits of having your trademark registered. Trademark registration aids in building a cohesive brand identity. Consistent Visual Identity Trademark registration solidifies your brand’s visual identity.

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IP Watchdog

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), expressing concern about policymaking on drug patents and drug prices being driven by a narrative rooted more in policy goals than in actual data. Earlier this month, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) sent a letter to the U.S.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 26, 2023

The legal world is buzzing about AI and its use for all kinds of things, including generating logos, text, and other things people would normally want to register for copyright or trademark protection. There have been some court decisions on this precise topic, but the law is not completely settled.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 14, 2023

Introduction In a world inundated with products and services vying for attention, trademarks play a pivotal role in setting apart one offering from another. These symbols are more than just logos; they are trademarks – vital components of intellectual property that bestow unique identity, recognition, and legal protection upon brands.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 16, 2023

Essential Benefits of Trademark Registration – Part 1 Imagine you’ve been using your business name, logo, or slogan for several years, building a good base of local customers. You make moves to expand your market, and suddenly you get a cease-and-desist letter from another business that has better rights to the trademark.

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JD Supra Law

JANUARY 23, 2023

TWO GUNS, BUT ONLY ONE BULLET, OR, ONCE IN IPR, DO NOT SAVE YOUR ARGUMENTS FOR LITIGATION A patent can be challenged in court as a defense to an infringement action or through an administrative proceeding before the U.S.

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Patently-O

JANUARY 10, 2023

Boundy practices at the intersection of patent and administrative law, and consults with other firms on court and administrative agency proceedings, including PTAB trials and appeals. Prior Patently-O Patent L.J. 2021 Patently-O Patent Law Journal 34. He may be reached at DBoundy@PotomacLaw.com.

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JD Supra Law

AUGUST 25, 2021

On May 26, 2021, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) finalized the amendments to the Rules of Practice in Patent Cases as well as the rules regarding Representation of Others before the United States Patent and Trademark Office, found in the Code of Federal Regulations, 37 C.F.R. 11.1 – 11.901.

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TraskBritt Intellectual Property

MARCH 18, 2021

Intellectual property law includes patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets and is an important consideration for any new business. This article will address trademarks and copyrights, but the law firm of TraskBritt can assist with any intellectual property law needs.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

trademark law. trademark owner can recover damages for infringing sales outside the U.S. trademark owner otherwise would have made. trademark law “provide[s] a remedy for a foreign defendant’s use of a plaintiff’s U.S. trademark law, allowing U.S. trademark law, allowing U.S.

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JD Supra Law

AUGUST 11, 2022

Patent and Trademark Office. David provides technical and practical insight into the application process starting with an inventor’s abstract idea, and ending with a formal patent application. Intellectual Property Practice Group Chair David M.

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JD Supra Law

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has recently set a course for the intellectual property landscape with its further guidance on AI-assisted inventions, as outlined in the Federal Register notice. By: Brooks Kushman P.C.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 23, 2024

Here are the nominees and winners: Best Patent Law Book The nominations, in no particular order, were: • Der patentrechtliche Schutz von Daten und seine Grenzen; Landscheidt, by Fabian Landscheidt. Patent Portfolio Management, A Practical Guide, by Ho Frattasi. The Proportionality Test in European Patent Law, by Léon Dijkman. •

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JD Supra Law

APRIL 27, 2023

On January 26, 2023, the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) conducted a public roundtable, during which various attorneys and industry experts discussed their thoughts on the intersection of patent law with non-fungible tokens (NFTs). By: ArentFox Schiff

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 6, 2021

In Curver , the Federal Circuit found that a design patent for a “Pattern for a Chair” was not infringed by a basket having a very similar pattern, reasoning that baskets and chairs are not found in analogous art fields. There is an old maxim in patent law, which states: “That which infringes if later, anticipates if earlier.”

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IP Law 360

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Guidance on artificial intelligence's implications for patent law, which the White House has directed the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to produce, could illuminate important issues, according to attorneys, but the tight timeline and evolving technology might limit what the office can say.

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JD Supra Law

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Similar treaties already exist in the area of Patents (Patent Law Treaty of 2000) and Trademarks (Trademark Law Treaty of 1994 and Singapore Treaty on the Law of Trademarks of 2006). By: AEON Law

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LexBlog IP

JULY 28, 2023

The trademark dispute that has been steadily escalating between Illinois-based Citizens Equity First Credit Union (“Citizens”) and California-based San Diego County Credit Union (“SDCCU”) could be headed to the Supreme Court. registration and purported common law rights to the standalone tagline NOT A BANK.

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43(B)log

AUGUST 4, 2021

Loosely similar to divided infringement in patent law where no one person infringes but their conduct together does. McKenna, Trademark Spaces There is a space on a product where TMs go—on the back of a computer in the center, as a logo on clothing. TM: Mark A. Lemley and Mark P. But others are harder. Stitching on pockets?

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More Than Your Mark

AUGUST 27, 2021

Even major newspapers often get it wrong, saying a company has a patent on using a word or copyright on a technique or process. Here’s an easy guide to understanding the differences between copyright, patent, and trademark. What Is a Trademark? Trademarks protect symbols and identifiers. What Is a Copyright?

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JD Supra Law

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) are constantly reshaping patent law, and this program will teach you everything you need to know about the basics of patent litigation in this dynamic, rapidly changing landscape. The Supreme Court, the Federal Circuit, and the U.S.

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