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Hot Topics in International Trade - February 2024 - Parallel Imports, A Global Phenomenon, And a Very Grey Area Regarding International Trade

JD Supra Law

At the core of the definition, a Parallel import is a non-counterfeit product imported from another country without the permission of the intellectual property owner. They are also goods that are not authorized for importation into the U.S. By: Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

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Should You Register Your Logo in Black & White or Color?

Erik K Pelton

For instance, if color is extremely important to your brand, we recommend filing your logo in color. If you have a family of brands, meaning you use the same color for all the different brands you own, it would be important to keep the color. However, there are times that registering in color provides better benefits.

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Practicing What We Preach at EMP&A

Erik K Pelton

One of our recent registrations is for Trademarkive® , the name of our online collection featuring some of our most valuable content on key trademark topics. It’s important to file a trademark application as soon as you come up with a brand name and plan to launch a product or service.

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What is the Trademark Public Advisory Committee (TPAC)?

Erik K Pelton

The Trademark Public Advisory Committee (TPAC) is a public committee commissioned by the USPTO that helps advise and give feedback on important issues. There are nine members in TPAC, who serve three-year terms on a rotating basis. The meetings also cover current and upcoming policy issues and changes as well as legislative issues.

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Top Legal Alerts From 2023

JD Supra Law

Our top alerts reflect the broad array of our capabilities – ranging in topics from construction, corporate & securities, labor & employment, immigration, litigation, retail, intellectual property, and white collar & regulatory enforcement. By: Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP

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Influencers Need Trademark Protection Too

Erik K Pelton

Trademark protection is especially important for social media influencers. In this episode, Erik sheds light on this topic and shares examples why influencers ought to protect their brands. Trademark protection is especially important for social media influencers.

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Meta Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Counterfeit Ads

Plagiarism Today

Why This Lawsuit Could Be Important. However, the case will likely be an important one to watch as it moves forward. This case, especially if it does become a class action lawsuit, could be important for setting boundaries that sites like Facebook have to follow when dealing with copyright-infringing material.