There is no doubt that 2020 was a year full of unprecedented difficulties for millions of people. While we were “shut down,” that didn’t mean innovating had to be. Newton discovered gravity in quarantine. Shakespeare wrote King Lear in quarantine. There are so many great things that can come from an unfortunate quarantine. We encouraged Read more about The Year of Quarantine Innovation and Other IP Updates from 2020[…]
Given the nature of today’s global and online marketplace existence, international trademark protection is increasingly critical. Trademarks, including your company name, the name of your product or service offerings, logo, tagline, or even your product and package design, can be among your company’s most valuable assets. A strong and well-protected trademark embodies the public goodwill, Read more about 3 Ways Foreign Companies Can Avoid Trademark Problems in the U.S.[…]
In Nike’s most recent swooshing controversy, Nike filed a trademark infringement and dilution, false designation of origin, and unfair competition lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York on Monday against a Brooklyn artist collective, MSCHF Product Studio, Inc. Without Nike’s approval or authorization, MCSHF, in collaboration with singer Lil Nas X, Read more about Nike files trademark infringement suit against the maker of Lil Nas X ‘Satan Shoes’[…]
It’s been said that defense wins games, especially in THE big game and that proves true when it comes to protecting trademark rights as well. For most people, the game on Sunday between the Cincinnati Bengals and Los Angeles Rams is the Super Bowl®. But for many business owners, it simply has to be called Read more about NFL’s Trademark Defense for the Big Game[…]
Why we think you’re nuts if you haven’t registered your trademark yet … You’ve spent countless hours and dollars coming up with the perfect business name and logo and made it an integral part of your business. You’ve spent countless hours on social media, LinkedIn® and Facebook® making sure your name and brand are “out there” Read more about Why you need to file a Trademark Application[…]
The United States announced Space Force, a branch of the US armed services two years ago, but attorneys for the US military have done little to protect the name. Currently, the Air Force only owns a pending application in the US based on intent to use. Netflix, however, has already locked down the trademark rights Read more about Netflix first to launch in Space Force Trademark Race[…]
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) launched a new web-based intellectual property marketplace platform, Patents 4 Partnerships, to provide the public with a user-friendly, searchable repository of patents and published patent applications related to the COVID-19 pandemic that are indicated as available for licensing. “Patents 4 Partnerships is a meeting place that enables patent Read more about New USPTO Covid-19 Platform to Connect Patent Holders and Possible Licensees[…]
By Brian H Buck, Registered Patent Attorney In these turbulent times, when individuals, families, businesses, and governments grapple with the effects of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), empathy and compassion abound for all of those affected. Still in these times the essential services of healthcare workers, police departments, fire departments, delivery services, and governments must continue. They Read more about No Force Majeure When Patenting – Take Comfort In That[…]
Innovate, Innovate, Innovate OK, while “you’re cooling your jets working from home” we know you’re dreaming up solutions to problems – we’re here for you. On a first come first serve basis, we will perform our in-house preliminary trademark or patent search, gratis – on us. This is first come first serve, can’t be “bat Read more about Don’t Stop Innovating[…]
One of the greatest advantages of a Registered copyright is the ability to have, in fact is a requirement, that statutory damages be awarded. A Registration also makes attorney’s fees much more likely. Under the Copyright Act, 17 USC §§501 et seq., creators of original works of authorship including literary, visual, dramatic, musical, and artistic works Read more about What Are Statutory Damages and Why Do They Matter for Copyright Owners?[…]