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Potential COVID-19 Vaccine Waiver

By Elizabeth A. Patton on June 30, 2021

The news cycle remains dominated by COVID-19 issues.  One thing we’re watching is whether and to what extent the World Trade Organization (WTO) will waive intellectual property (IP) protections for…
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Posted in General Advertising Industry News & Updates

ICYMI: Maryland’s Digital Advertising Tax

By Elizabeth A. Patton on May 1, 2021

In case you missed it, Maryland became the first state back in February to pass a digital advertising services tax into law (and over the governor’s veto no less).  The…
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Posted in Advertising & Marketing, General Advertising Industry News & Updates

Stimulus Package Includes Major Changes to Trademark & Copyright Law

By Elizabeth A. Patton on January 31, 2021

The pandemic relief and economic stimulus legislation that hurriedly passed Congress at the tail end of 2020, named the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (“the Act”), resulted in major changes…
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USPTO Trademark Trends

By Elizabeth A. Patton on December 3, 2020

Today I attended the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO) virtual webinar on trademark trends and current developments in the United States and in Israel.  Among the speakers were…
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TM Registration Specimens

By Elizabeth A. Patton on November 22, 2020

To apply for a federally-registered trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), an applicant is required under 15 U.S.C. § 1051 to, among other things, submit specimens…
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Beware of Online Scammers

By Elizabeth A. Patton on October 29, 2020

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reported a three-fold increase in consumer reports about scams arising on social media since last year as well as a spike around the time…
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Posted in Advertising & Marketing, Brand Protection

Amy Coney Barrett on IP Issues

By Elizabeth A. Patton on October 16, 2020

As the Senate hearings for Judge Amy Coney Barrett conclude, and as her confirmation looms nearly certain, I’ve been wondering where she falls on Intellectual Property (IP) issues. Turns out…
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Posted in Copyright, Trademarks

FTC’s Cooling-Off Rule

By Elizabeth A. Patton on September 16, 2020

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has a “Cooling-Off Rule” that gives consumers a three-day right to cancel a sale made at their home, workplace, or dormitory, or at a seller’s …
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Posted in Advertising & Marketing, General Advertising Industry News & Updates

Gruyere Generic for Cheese, Per TTAB

By Elizabeth A. Patton on August 14, 2020

Earlier this month, the Trademark Trial & Appeal Board (TTAB) issued a  precedential ruling that the term “Gruyere” for cheese is generic.  In 2015, Swiss and French industry groups sought…
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Posted in Trademark Registration, Trademarks

Redskins Changing Team Name/Logo

By Elizabeth A. Patton on July 14, 2020

As a surprise to many, the Washington Redskins recently announced that it will be changing its 87-year old name.  This decision comes after recent events that sparked nationwide discussions about…
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