The U.S. government appears to be swaying in direction of promoting the right to repair and changes in anti-circumvention exemptions to allow consumers access to current technology without hefty costs.
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The EU’s Digital Markets Act is aimed at curtailing monopolistic power of any one particular technology company.
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As brand owners rush to get their own spaces in virtual reality, McDonald’s also files for trademarks covering virtual goods and services for use in the Metaverse.
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Hermès files trademark infringement lawsuit against Mason Rothschild for use of MetaBirkins as NFTs.
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The US DOJ claims misuse of attorney-client privilege by Google in drafting internal communications in a manner that shields them from production.
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With online sales continuing to grow and product testers and demonstrators looking for stardom and quick cash, brands are seeing a growth in influencers and counterfeits on the market.
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A judge in Russia ruled that One Entertainment’s Peppa Pig character would no longer be recognized as having IP rights in Russia.
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President Biden seeks to help improve child privacy protection for children on social media platforms through a variety of new initiatives.
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Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and the proposed rules by the federal Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCen) pose significant risks to small businesses, their founders and owners, and potentially associated professionals. The CTA was the culmination of a multi-year effort by Congress, the Department of Treasury (Treasury), other national security agencies, law enforcement, and other stakeholders to bolster the US corporate transparency framework.
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On March 7, 2022, Judge Albright of the Western District of Texas (WDTX) issued new standing orders governing patent cases.
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Texas AG, Ken Paxton, sued Meta Platforms, Inc. for Texas law violations of biometric data use and storage that was collected by Facebook.
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ClipBandits, owner of Tequila 512, is claiming trademark/trade dress infringement and unfair competition, among other claims, against Kendall Jenner’s use of 818 Tequila.
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Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and the proposed rules by the federal Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCen) pose significant risks to international businesses, their founders and owners, and potentially associated professionals. The CTA was the culmination of a multi-year effort by Congress, the Department of Treasury (Treasury), other national security agencies, law enforcement, and other stakeholders to bolster the US corporate transparency framework.
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Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and the proposed rules by the federal Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCen) pose significant risks to family offices, their founders and owners, and potentially associated professionals. The CTA was the culmination of a multi-year effort by Congress, the Department of Treasury (Treasury), other national security agencies, law enforcement, and other stakeholders to bolster the US corporate transparency framework.
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Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and the proposed rules by the federal Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCen) pose significant risks to private equity companies, their founders, and potentially associated professionals. The CTA was the culmination of a multi-year effort by Congress, the Department of Treasury (Treasury), other national security agencies, law enforcement, and other stakeholders to bolster the US corporate transparency framework.
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Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and the proposed rules by the federal Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCen) pose significant risks to start-ups, their founders, and potentially associated professionals. The CTA was the culmination of a multi-year effort by Congress, the Department of Treasury (Treasury), other national security agencies, law enforcement, and other stakeholders to bolster the US corporate transparency framework.
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All businesses have Intellectual Property (IP), although many do not adequately identify or protect theirs. Businesses who fail to identify and protect their IP assets risk losing them. Read for information regarding strategies to protect IP.
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Sued for patent infringement by a troll and received a solicitation communication from a law firm offering a “group discount” to join a defense group? Read for questions to asks and considerations to make before deciding to hire an independent firm or join a group.
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The United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas solicits public comment on proposed changes to the Local Rules of Practice for Patent Cases.
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Trademark logos are used to indicate a claim of trademark ownership. But what is the difference between the “tm,” “sm,” and ® symbols? Read for tips on using trademark logos.
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