Businesses often think of trademarks as a legal formality or a brand identity tool. But collaborative research conducted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Read More ➞
The U.S. patent system is once again the focus of significant debate following a Wall Street Journal report. According to the article, the Department of Read More ➞
A highly effective—yet often underutilized—tool in the intellectual property enforcement arsenal is recording trademarks and copyrights with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). While registration Read More ➞
Effective April 17, 2025, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has suspended the expedited examination program for design applications. Under this expedited examination procedure, Read More ➞
Can a trademark plaintiff recover profits from an infringer's affiliates? In Dewberry Engineers Inc. v. Dewberry Group, Inc., Case No. 23-900 (U.S. Feb. 26, 2025), Read More ➞
In the United States, the law governing patent rights includes provisions designed not only to protect inventors and patent owners but also to provide public Read More ➞
United States patent and trademark applications, grants, and filings in 2024 increased notably, underscoring the recognition of the strategic importance of patents and trademarks by Read More ➞
Safeguarding Trade Secrets The law protects trade secrets from misappropriation, that is, the acquisition of a trade secret by improper means. “Improper means” includes theft, Read More ➞
The leading U.S. case on the question of trademark registration for the color of a product is Qualitex Co. v. Jacobson Products Co., Inc., 514 Read More ➞
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has announced that it is adjusting existing trademark fees and introducing new trademark fees effective January 18, 2025 Read More ➞
