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Patent Protection Before Filing
Patent Protection: Learn how human inventorship, AI-assisted development, public disclosures, and trade secrets affect patent rights.
Patent Infringement Defense
USPTO uncertainty around PTAB and IPR limits could reshape patent infringement defense strategy for accused infringers and IP-heavy companies.
The Supreme Court just made skinny-label patent claims harder to plead
Skinny-label patent claims just became harder to pursue. Here’s what the Supreme Court’s decision means for regulated businesses.
Appeals Gain Strategic Weight as USPTO Backlog Declines
USPTO Backlog Declines, forcing companies to reassess patent timelines, escalation, and portfolio decisions.
The New Patent Defense Playbook: Why Ex Parte Reexamination Is Replacing IPR Strategy
Ex Parte Reexamination Is Replacing IPR Strategy as companies rethink patent defense under declining PTAB access and rising procedural risk.
USPTO’s Semiconductor Technology Pilot Program
The USPTO’s Semiconductor Technology Pilot Program (STPP), announced on November 30, 2023, represents a significant initiative to boost innovation in…
Trademark Resources:
Trade Dress Infringement
7-Eleven’s lawsuit against Nike shows how colorways, launch timing, and consumer association can turn a product’s look into trademark risk.
The trademark risks hiding inside creator commerce
Creator businesses increasingly face trademark risks once merch, events, and brand expansion enter the picture. Here’s what founders should know.
How 2026 Will Reshape Trademarks and Brand Protection
2026 will reshape trademarks and brand protection as audits, digital enforcement, and classification changes redefine portfolio strategy.
UDRP Complaint: A Practical Guide for Trademark Owners Protecting Their Domains
A UDRP complaint gives trademark owners a fast, cost effective path to address cybersquatting and recover domains registered in bad…
2024 Changes to International Trademark Classifications
Explore the upcoming 2024 changes to international and U.S. trademark classifications. This article examines the amendments to § 6.1 of 37…
Clarifying Copyright Fair Use in Commercialized and Licensed Visual Arts: Insights from Warhol v. Goldsmith
Unpack the legal saga of Warhol v. Goldsmith and its profound influence on the landscape of visual arts, copyright law,…
Copyright Resources
AI licensing solved one problem and exposed another
AI Licensing is evolving beyond copyright as musicians, performers, and creators challenge who gets included in AI deals.
Are Memes Dangerous? Meme Culture Meets Copyright Law: A Guide For Businesses & Creators
Explore the legal implications of meme culture and the Fair Use Doctrine’s role in commercial use. This guide highlights key…
U.S. Copyright Guidelines for Works Containing AI-Generated Material
The United States Copyright Office published comprehensive guidelines addressing the registration process for works containing material generated by Artificial Intelligence…
How to Protect Software as Intellectual Property
When you’ve invested a significant amount of time and resources into software tech, it’s important to understand how to properly…
Google v. Oracle – Fair Use in View of Google v. Oracle
On April 5, 2021, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) decided GOOGLE LLC v. ORACLE AMERICA, INC. …
Google v. Oracle – The Supreme Court’s Holding of Software Copyright Protection
On April 5, 2021, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) decided GOOGLE LLC v. ORACLE AMERICA, INC. …
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Appeals Gain Strategic Weight as USPTO Backlog Declines
USPTO Backlog Declines, forcing companies to reassess patent timelines, escalation, and portfolio decisions.
The New Patent Defense Playbook: Why Ex Parte Reexamination Is Replacing IPR Strategy
Ex Parte Reexamination Is Replacing IPR Strategy as companies rethink patent defense under declining PTAB access and rising procedural risk.
UDRP Complaint: A Practical Guide for Trademark Owners Protecting Their Domains
A UDRP complaint gives trademark owners a fast, cost effective path to address cybersquatting and recover domains registered in bad…
Technology Lawyer: Software, Data, AI, and Commercial Deals
Technology lawyer services for software, cloud, AI, privacy, security, IP, licensing, and transactions. Schedule a consultation today.
Leveraging Intellectual Property Holding Companies to Protect and Exploit your IP Assets
Many software and product companies, whether through licensing or commercialization of intellectual property products and services, are being built predominantly…
New Developments in Korean Patent Law
The Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) has introduced a series of important changes to the country’s patent examination process, aimed…
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Appeals Gain Strategic Weight as USPTO Backlog Declines
USPTO Backlog Declines, forcing companies to reassess patent timelines, escalation, and portfolio decisions.
The New Patent Defense Playbook: Why Ex Parte Reexamination Is Replacing IPR Strategy
Ex Parte Reexamination Is Replacing IPR Strategy as companies rethink patent defense under declining PTAB access and rising procedural risk.
UDRP Complaint: A Practical Guide for Trademark Owners Protecting Their Domains
A UDRP complaint gives trademark owners a fast, cost effective path to address cybersquatting and recover domains registered in bad…
Leveraging Intellectual Property Holding Companies to Protect and Exploit your IP Assets
Many software and product companies, whether through licensing or commercialization of intellectual property products and services, are being built predominantly…
New Developments in Korean Patent Law
The Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) has introduced a series of important changes to the country’s patent examination process, aimed…
Combining Multiple Inventions into a Single Patent Application: Risks vs. Cost Savings
What are the potential cost savings and risks associated with combining multiple related inventions into a single patent application? While…