The Tiger King saga continues with lawsuits claiming trademark infringement. However, judge dismisses claims finding for Defendants based on First Amendment rights.
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Building a holiday brand involves more than just creating a well-known trademark. They must also help invoke a feeling and lasting reminder of the holidays.
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Europe’s EECC is designed to consolidate and rework existing regulations that oversee communication networks and services of the member states of the EU.
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As the Brexit transition period ends January 1, 2021, EU marks will cease to be enforceable in the UK. However, there are important things to know about existing registrations and pending EUTM applications to help ensure continued protection coverage in the UK.
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For 2021, the USPTO has decided to increase trademark filing fees. The fee changes may push filers to use the TEAS Plus system more.
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Recent opinion by Fifth Circuit provides clarification on likelihood of confusion analysis, a key analysis common to all trademark, service mark, and trade dress infringement claims.
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Amazon Sidewalk will help enhance smart devices and connectivity, but critics warn of privacy concerns.
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Learn when you should take action to protect your invention and how the process to obtain a patent works.
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US Congress finalizes the IoT Cybersecurity Act to set guidelines and standards for increased security of smart devices.
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A holder of a copyright may transfer all or a portion of their rights in the original work to a third-party. There are various exclusive rights that copyright owners have.
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Uber faces legal challenge under GDPR Article 22 against Uber drivers terminated, allegedly, due to use of automated algorithms.
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Determine if you need to hire independent contractors or employees, if you are starting up a new business.
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Recent changes to the Korean Trademark Act and the new Design Protection Act, together, allow for the possibility of obtaining treble damages in certain trademark infringement claims.
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Failure to include all IP assets in a due diligence investigation can have a significant impact on the true value of the acquisition.
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The Executive Branch was long ago granted the power to shut down the Internet in a national emergency. However, a new Bill proposes to change the process to include safeguards and limits considering how the Internet has become an integral part of everyday life.
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Find answers to your questions about what trademarks are, trademark use, protection, and enforcement. A trademark FAQ with links to more detailed information for learning about trademark rights.
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As the government pushes for transparency in healthcare, the industry pushes back claiming pricing as trade secret information that’s protected from disclosure.
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The Texas Alternative Dispute Resolution Act (Texas Civil Practices and Remedies Code Section 154) sets forth the requirements in the State of Texas for referral by Texas courts of disputes to alternative dispute resolution procedures (ADR).
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As a new normal for business trends to allowing employees to work remotely, employers should understand the importance of creating new guidelines and policies that govern how employees handle sensitive information or company trade secrets from home.
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This conversation features Messina Madson and Kendall Castello, criminal defense and domestic violence attorneys of Madson Castello. Read this edition of Leaders in Law for the full Q&A.
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