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Trademarks are powerful tools that protect a brand's identity and distinguish it from its competitors – but not all trademarks are created equal. To pass muster and gain legal protections, a trademark must adhere to certain rules and criteria set forth by the United...
You might think that taking a name from one industry and applying it to something totally different is fine. Yet if that item is trademarked, you need to take care. There are only 26 letters in the alphabet so there’s a pretty good chance any name or phrase you think...
The patent venue statute plays a significant role in determining where patent infringement lawsuits can be brought. Because this legal provision has far-reaching implications for both patent holders who are trying to protect their intellectual property (IP) rights and...
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) will probably change the entire world in ways that most people can’t even imagine. Already, there are significant debates around whether AI-generated creations can be granted the same legal protections as...
Obtaining a patent is not a quick (or easy) process. In the United States, it takes an average of 22 months for a patent to be granted or denied, and that’s a very long time to wait to bring something to market. That’s why you frequently see new products being offered...
If you’re starting a new business or perhaps rebranding your current one, you want to do everything possible to discourage other parties from illegally using your intellectual property (IP). While you can’t guarantee that someone won’t do this – intentionally or...
A huge part of both pursuing a trademark and protecting one is getting insights into consumer perceptions and awareness around a brand. Thus, the trademark survey was born. These surveys involve questioning a sample group of respondents to obtain information about...
Just last month, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling on a case that has been making news for what it means for IP law for years. The case involved silk screen images created by artist Andy Warhol of the musician Prince back in 1981. The colorful series sometimes...
A “patent troll” is an unpleasant term used to describe a company that acquires and enforces patents, primarily for the purpose of extracting licensing fees or suing other companies for alleged infringement. In more polite terms, they’re often called “patent assertion...
Sometimes trademarked brand names aren’t harmed by other businesses misappropriating the name. They’re destroyed by events beyond a business’s control. Readers who remember the 1970s and earlier likely recall a popular “diet candy” known as Ayds. It had been around...
