Founders Legal News
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Explore the upcoming 2024 changes to international and U.S. trademark classifications. This article examines the amendments to § 6.1 of 37 CFR Part 6 and their impact on Class 3, offering valuable insights for trademark holders, legal professionals, and business owners.

Two significant amendments to the Patent Law are slated to come into effect on January 1, 2024. These amendments are currently pending legislative review and public opinion gathering. This article offers an analysis of these changes and their implications.
Our Capital Raise Series is a three-part event aimed at guiding startups and entrepreneurs through the complexities of raising capital.
Hosted by attorneys David H, Pierce and Jeffrey A. Bekiares, the series will cover a range of topics essential for a successful capital raise. These events are in collaboration with Atlanta Tech Village.

Lawsuit Served by Founders Legal on Behalf of Jenka Lab against One-Stop Game Solution for Alleged Counterfeiting at 2023 Southern Amusement & Entertainment Expo.

Founders Legal is pleased to announce that six of its attorneys are included in the 2024 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. Distinguished Achievements in Intellectual Property, Patent Law, Technology, Corporate Governance and Compliance, and Mergers & Acquisitions Law.

Yuri Eliezer was invited to share his insights on the Conscious Design Podcast™ about the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Intellectual Property (IP) Law.
We stand on the brink of a new era where AI could revolutionize the practice of law, particularly in the area of Intellectual Property. As Yuri Eliezer suggests, the implications are profound, from improved patent searches and drafting to potential changes in patent licensing and litigation.
Explore the intricacies of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and its new Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Rule. Discover how it impacts US businesses, defines ‘beneficial owners,’ sets reporting requirements, and contributes to financial transparency. A comprehensive analysis of the new rule from the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) for combating illicit finance and enhancing corporate transparency.

Founders Legal is excited to welcome Melanie Lane to the team! Melanie joined as an Associate Attorney, enriching our Trademark and Litigation teams.

Discover how the USPTO plans to reshape patent practice with the proposed design patent practitioner bar. Find out who benefits, the likely impact, and what the change means for the field.
Many software and product companies, whether through licensing or commercialization of intellectual property products and services, are being built predominantly upon their intellectual property. Moreover, intellectual property plays a fundamental role in companies’ investment decisions. Intellectual property can be used as collateral to obtain financing, for valuation purposes in an equity offering, and can be the impetus for a merger or acquisition.

Important update to our 35 USC 101 Subject Matter Eligibility Database. We have started integrating recent PTAB (Patent Trial and Appeal Board) decisions.
Unpack the legal saga of Warhol v. Goldsmith and its profound influence on the landscape of visual arts, copyright law, and commercial licensing. This pivotal SCOTUS decision underscores the balance between creativity and copyright protection.
Learn the the differences between Section 1(a) Actual Use and Section 1(b) Intent to Use trademark registration applications, emphasizing the importance of selecting the right application to ensure trademark protection and validity.
SBIR stands for Small Business Innovation Research. This federally funded program encourages innovation and technological advancement in areas that align with national interests. Various federal agencies administer the program to partner with small and medium-sized entities (SMEs) to provide initial funding for researching and commercializing these new technologies.
The United States Copyright Office published comprehensive guidelines addressing the registration process for works containing material generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI). The growing use of AI in various creative fields has necessitated a clear legal framework to protect intellectual property rights.
The USPTO’s transition to electronic patent grants signifies a major step towards modernization and increased efficiency in the patent application process.
Did you know that your intellectual property attorney can be located anywhere in the United States? This is because most relevant intellectual property laws, such as patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets, are federal laws, which are the same throughout the country.
The Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) has introduced a series of important changes to the country’s patent examination process, aimed at accelerating approvals, extending patent terms, and updating trademark, design, and utility model legislation.
Discover how to get a patent while maintaining confidentiality: Learn about provisional patent applications, the first-to-file system, and strategies for controlling disclosure in the patent application process.
Lawsuit served by Founders Legal, Jenka Lab against Crazy Software for alleged game counterfeiting at 2023 Amusement Expo International.
With the growing adoption of e-signatures, questions and concerns have arisen regarding their legality, admissibility, and security
What are the potential cost savings and risks associated with combining multiple related inventions into a single patent application? While it may be tempting to save on filing fees, this strategy can lead to licensing and sale issues, public disclosure concerns, and invalidity risks.
A single invention (for example – an automated cleaning robot) may have many different innovations (let’s call them ‘components’) making up the entire invention. Inventors often struggle to decide if separate patent application filings are necessary for each innovation.