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A Trademark is a legally registered distinctive mark or sign which identifies goods, products or services that originate or are associated with a particular person or enterprise . A typical example of a trademark... more +
A Trademark is a legally registered distinctive mark or sign which identifies goods, products or services that originate or are associated with a particular person or enterprise . A typical example of a trademark would be a company's logo such as the Nike "Check" or McDonald's "Golden Arches."  less -
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USPTO Issues Guidance on Use of AI Based Tools

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The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued guidance on the use of AI-based tools to prepare and prosecute patent and trademark applications. This announcement supplements the previous guidance issued in February....more

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AI rise increases importance of IP audits

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Having a clear view of your company’s patents, trademarks, copyrights and ‎trade secrets is a first step to protecting your intellectual property and ‎building a process to maximize new IP value.‎ It’s well known that a...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

Don’t take the Bait - Avoiding Trademark Scams

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In a world where trademark owners craft their brand narratives with creativity and innovation a dark undercurrent emerges – a rising tide of scams driven by the same ingenuity and resourcefulness....more

Lewis Roca

New Trademark Scam

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Over the years many clients have forwarded to us scam trademark mailings. These mailings come from various official-sounding sources, all of which seek money to allegedly take action regarding the client’s trademarks....more

McAfee & Taft

Beware: Caller ID spoofing the latest scam targeting trademark owners

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In a February 2, 2023, article titled “USPTO warns of new spoofing scam targeting trademark owners,” we warned you about a spoofing tactic where scammers were calling trademark owners using “spoofing” to hide their true...more

Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP

Beware: Scams Targeting U.S. Trademark Applicants and Owners Are Increasingly Persuasive

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One recent victim of scams preying on U.S. trademark filers and registrants answered a call that appeared to be from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). It wasn’t. The target of the scam was forced to...more

Erise IP

What’s Trending in Trademarks, January 2024: Travis Kelce’s IP Era, Liquid Death vs. Arnold Palmer, USPTO Scams

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Every month, Erise’s trademark attorneys review the latest developments at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, in the courts, and across the corporate world to bring you the stories that you should know about: Travis...more

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Insuring Against an IP Disaster

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Insurance is part of our daily lives. Health insurance reimburses us if we get sick, life insurance safeguards loved ones if we pass away, and auto insurance reimburses others in case we cause an accident and injure someone...more

Pillsbury - Internet & Social Media Law Blog

Steal My Idea, I Dare You: The Power of Protecting Your Intellectual Property

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In the cutthroat arena of business, where ideas spark revolutions, the protection of intellectual property (IP) is not just a legal formality—it’s a survival strategy. Imagine a world where your groundbreaking ideas,...more

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MarkIt to Market® - No, No, No! How to Avoid Scams and Stay Merry this Holiday Season

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Especially during the holi-daze, it can be easy to let our safeguards down and fall prey to scammers looking to make a quick buck. Trademark applicants and registrants interacting with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office...more

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MarkIt to Market® - December 2023

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Thank you for reading the December 2023 issue of Sterne Kessler's MarkIt to Market® newsletter. This month, we discuss the USPTO's new guidance on "clothed" consent agreements, three ways to protect your identify and avoid...more

Venable LLP

Top 5 Trademark Licensing Considerations for NextGen Technology

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Currently, brand owners are at a crossroads—should they dip their toes into new web3 mediums and opportunities, or should they guard against potential pitfalls in this new space? While there is no one-size-fits-all answer...more

K&L Gates LLP

Recent Trends in Generative Artificial Intelligence Litigation in the United States

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Although still in their infancy, a growing number of recently-filed lawsuits associated with generative artificial intelligence (AI) training practices, products, and services have provided a meaningful first look into how US...more

Erise IP

Protecting Your House Brand is Paramount: Two Case Studies Show Different Approaches

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Companies may have hundreds of trademarks, but the primary or house mark is the most important and should be the centerpiece of every trademark strategy. Trademark owners take different approaches to brand awareness and...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

Rise in Trademark Fraud Scams Requires Additional Vigilance By Attorneys and Clients Alike

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A record number of applicants are seeking to protect their trademarks by filing applications with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The problem? The rise in trademark applications has left open the doors...more

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MarkIt to Market® - February 2023: Another New Fraud Alert From the USPTO

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No sooner had we gone to press on our January article on the latest and greatest in trademark scams than the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued a new alert raising awareness of yet another type of scam....more

DarrowEverett LLP

Naked Licensing: That’s Your Name, So Don’t Wear It Out

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From multinational corporations to franchises to non-profits, there is a lot that goes into building your brand and a positive brand association among consumers. As a company looks to growth strategies, it will consider...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Virtual Conference] FDA Boot Camp - September 14th - 15th, 8:15 am - 1:30 pm EST

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Through nearly 19 years, ACI’s FDA Boot Camp has been the training grounds for life sciences attorneys and executives to master the fundamentals of FDA regulation. Don’t miss your opportunity to join their ranks....more

Kidon IP

Kidon: War stories on the cutting edge of IP monetization 1st Episode

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My first interview is with an old friend from the Nokia days, Donal O’Connell, founder of Chawton Innovation Services, and author. I have had the privilege to write a few pieces on trade secrets with Donal, but Donal has...more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

Intellectual Infrastructure: IP 101 for Construction and Design Professionals

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From the initial design plans, to the choice and fabrication of materials, to the finished project, there are many components of a construction or infrastructure project that can give rise to intellectual property (“IP”)...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Beyond whack-a-mole: Maximizing the impact of your internet monitoring program

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E-commerce was already booming when the pandemic struck, and now it feels ubiquitous. Consumers spent $861.12 billion online with U.S. retailers in 2020, up 44.0% from $598.02 billion in 2019, representing 21.3% of total...more

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MarkIt to Market® - June 2020: Trademark Scams - No Method of Communication is Off Limits

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The USPTO has been working to combat misleading and fraudulent solicitations sent to federal trademark applicants/registrants and is calling on the public to report and identify these bad actors....more

Stinson - Corporate & Securities Law Blog

SEC Sets Disclosure Expectations on IP Risks Associated with International Operations

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The SEC has issued new guidance it believes will assist public companies both in assessing materiality and in drafting disclosure related to risks to technology and intellectual property that may result from conducting...more

Hogan Lovells

Bi-partisan legislation would permit U.S. Customs to seize counterfeits infringing design patents

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The Counterfeit Goods Seizure Act of 2019 aims to close a loophole in the current law and provide U.S. Customs the authority to seize counterfeit goods infringing design patents....more

Miller Canfield

Protecting Your Brand: 3 Resolutions for the New Year

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'Tis the season of making resolutions for the new year, and there are undoubtedly many goals you’re considering to make 2020 a successful year. While you're making your list, and checking it twice, here are the top three...more

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