The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently announced a procedural change that could affect how patent owners respond to ex parte reexamination requests. Under the new process, pate...
What’s Telling About the USPTO’s China IP Guide
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently released an updated guide on intellectual property in the People’s Republic of China. At first glance, it looks like just another gover...
Trademark Oppositions at the TTAB: Protecting Your Brand
Your brand is one of your company’s most valuable assets. It represents your reputation and helps customers recognize your products or services. Trademark registration is an important step in protec...
AI Intellectual Property Protection: What We Can Learn From McConaughey’s Trademark Strategy
Artificial intelligence now makes it easy to copy a person’s voice or image. What once required a studio and professional talent can now happen on a laptop. That shift has created new risks for busi...