Trademark law in the United States has long protected words, logos, and slogans that identify the source of goods and services. Increasingly, however, brand owners—and Read More ➞
State law, either by statute or common law, generally recognizes a right of privacy that prohibits the unauthorized commercial use of an individual’s name, image, Read More ➞
INTRODUCTION Nearly fifteen years ago, we highlighted a core principle of intellectual property protection: delay is the enemy of rights. That message remains true today. Read More ➞
On September 8, 2025, the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York issued a significant decision in E. Mishan & Sons, Read More ➞
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 ➞
