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...
USPTO Proposes Rule Requiring U.S. Representation for Foreign Patent Applicants
The United States Patent and Trademark Office has proposed a rule that would change how foreign patent applicants pursue U.S. patent protection. If adopted, the rule would require patent applicants an...
Intellectual Property Disputes and the Strategic Value of Alternative Dispute Resolution
Intellectual property disputes often arise at critical moments. A product launch stalls. A partnership breaks down. Confidential information appears in the wrong hands. In these situations, litigation...
Director Orders Patent Reexamination in Video Game Technology
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has ordered a reexamination of U.S. Patent No. 12,430,397 B2, a patent focused on video game technology. The outcome of which could affect inventors, devel...
Intellectual Property Protection for Artists: Consider a Trade Secret
In a landmark decision, a federal judge ruled that a Wu-Tang Clan album could be classified as a trade secret. This surprising ruling could transform how creators think about intellectual property pro...
Dr. Stipkala Speaks in Charleston on Legal Risk Mitigation for Small Businesses
Jeremy M. Stipkala, Ph.D., J.D., Patent Attorney and Certified Mediator with Thrive IP®, served as a panelist at the “Strategic Growth: Risky to Resilient” event hosted by the South Carolina Smal...
Labubu vs. Lafufu: Trademark Protection in the Age of Knockoffs
Pop Mart, the maker of the viral Labubu plush dolls, is now battling a wave of imitators called Lafufu. These knockoffs are popping up on global e-commerce platforms and social media storefronts. To p...
USPTO Expands Track One Patent Program: What It Means for You
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has expanded its Track One prioritized examination program. Beginning this fiscal year, the number of accepted requests will rise from 15,000 to 2...