Venturing into the world of licensing may allow business owners to dip their toes into brand expansion without plunging into the complexities and legal requirements of franchising. License agreements appeal to fast-moving...more
As a child of the 90s, I cannot wait to experience the cultural phenomenon, the Barbie film.
I frequently practice law at the intersection of art and commerce, and while I cannot possibly write an article that captures...more
Today the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of Jack Daniel's in a dispute over a humorous squeaky dog toy called "Bad Spaniels."
The Court remanded the case to the Ninth Circuit to reconsider the trademark infringement...more
Background on Trademark Rights -
While it is not required to establish trademark rights in the U.S., there are many benefits to applying to register trademarks with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office ("USPTO"). For...more
On January 31, 2020, the United Kingdom (UK) withdrew from the European Union (EU).
From February 1, 2020, to December 31, 2020, the UK and EU are in a "Transition Period," where there will be no change to the process of...more
On Tuesday, March 31, 2020, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office ("USPTO") notified the public that it may extend certain deadlines and delay payment of fees.
On March 16, 2020, the USPTO notified the public that it would...more
Last week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture ("USDA") announced that it will accept plant variety protection applications from breeders of seed-propagated hemp.
This is a major step forward for the industry and will allow...more
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For North Carolinians, hemp is here.
The federal legalization of hemp grown under state-sanctioned research programs in the Agricultural Act of 2014, combined with the myriad uses of hemp, including cannabidiol (aka,...more
Trademark clearance and registration—sounds like an additional legal expense, right?
Unfortunately, this potential cost is the reason many individuals and businesses forgo the trademark clearance and registration process...more