The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently issued a bulletin on the New Madrid Protocol webpages for international trademark applicants (govdelivery.com). Specifically, the USPTO explains that its
Continue Reading New USPTO Madrid Protocol WebpagesProtecting Your IP & Confidential Info
In a world where non-compete agreements are being curtailed or outright banned, companies need to enhance their use of other ways to protect their intellectual property and confidential information when…
Continue Reading Protecting Your IP & Confidential InfoPrimer on Cannabis Trademark Law and How Rescheduling Could Change the State of the Law
With more individuals and businesses entering the cannabis sector, there has been an increased interest in what kind of trademark protections a cannabis business can obtain. An article posted on…
Continue Reading Primer on Cannabis Trademark Law and How Rescheduling Could Change the State of the LawNotice of Inquiry Issued on Copyright and Artificial Intelligence Issues
Yesterday, in the Federal Register, the U.S. Copyright Office issued a notice of inquiry (NOI) regarding copyright and artificial intelligence (AI). The Office has decided to do a study on…
Continue Reading Notice of Inquiry Issued on Copyright and Artificial Intelligence IssuesUSPTO Clarifies Domicile Address Requirements in Trademark Applications
The Lanham Act requires the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) to collect the domicile information of all trademark applicants. This provides the evidence necessary to show the applicant…
Continue Reading USPTO Clarifies Domicile Address Requirements in Trademark ApplicationsFTC’s Proposed Rule on Fake Reviews
Earlier this summer, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed a new rule to combat the use of fake reviews, which are deceptive to consumers. The FTC is seeking comments on…
Continue Reading FTC’s Proposed Rule on Fake ReviewsTaco Tuesday for All?
After years of owning the trademark registration “Taco Tuesday,” Taco Johns has agreed to drop it after Taco Bell petitioned the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to have the registration…
Continue Reading Taco Tuesday for All?Summerfest Files Federal Lawsuit Against TC Summer Fest for Trademark Infringement
Last weekend, July 14 and July 15, 2023, TC Summer Fest put on an event, touted as the “biggest rock weekend of the year” with a “two-day festival-style…
Continue Reading Summerfest Files Federal Lawsuit Against TC Summer Fest for Trademark InfringementU.S. Supreme Court Concludes Federal Trademark Law Cannot Be Applied to Foreign Conduct
There have been many newsworthy rulings coming out of the Supreme Court in the last two weeks, so it is understandable if you missed this one. On Thursday, June 29…
Continue Reading U.S. Supreme Court Concludes Federal Trademark Law Cannot Be Applied to Foreign ConductFTC Updates Endorsement Guides
Late last week, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced that it had updated its Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising (“Endorsements Guides”) to clarify guidance for…
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