Artificial intelligence has dramatically changed advertising by allowing advertisers to create realistic digital people, voices, and performances without using traditional actors or models. Effective June Read More ➞
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) has recently announced a series of enhanced enforcement and technology initiatives aimed at combating fraudulent and improper filings Read More ➞
In United States v. Heppner, No. 1:25-cr-00503 (S.D.N.Y.), Judge Jed S. Rakoff ruled from the bench that documents prepared by a criminal defendant using a Read More ➞
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 ➞
