On June 17, 2019, after almost five years since the proposed amendments were introduced, Canada’s remodeled trademark laws finally came into force. In deciding to […]
See MoreBrexit: What It Potentially Means For Trademark Rights Holders
As the United Kingdom decides whether to continue forward with its plans to exit the European Union, it’s important for trademark owners and applicants to […]
See MoreU.S.-Licensed Attorneys May Soon Be Required for Foreign Trademark Applicants and Registrants
In a Notice of Proposed Rulemakingissued on February 15, 2019, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) proposed a rule that would affect a […]
See MoreColor Trademark
Shoe designer, Christian Louboutin recently won their case in the federal appeals court that the signature contrasting red soles that appear on all of their […]
See MoreMore Patent Offices in the US: Will This Encourage American Innovation?
Recently, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office announced that they would be opening field offices in Silicon Valley, Detroit, Denver and Dallas. This is the […]
See MoreFEAR NOT All Ye Sporting a Unibrow
It’s increasingly evident that current and would-be professional athletes should be required to take a course in Trademark Law. Two recent happenings in the sports […]
See MoreThe Black Keys Sue Over Copyright Infringement
Grammy award winning band, The Black Keys, filed copyright infringement lawsuits against Pizza Hut and Home Depot. The band is suing Home Depot and Pizza […]
See MoreGucci vs. Guess
After a three year legal battle, a verdict has been reached in the Gucci vs. Guess copyright case. Gucci has been awarded $4.7 million over […]
See MoreTrademark Law School Clinic Certification Pilot Program Expands
The United States Patent and Trademark Office are now accepting admittance to 15 additional schools for the Fall 2012 Trademark Law School Clinic Certification Pilot […]
See MoreThe “Original Jean Company” Sued
Levi Strauss & Co., the inventors of the blue jean, was sued because of its pocket design by a retail chain in North Dakota. The […]
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