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...
USPTO to Penalize False Small or Micro Entity Claims: What Patent Applicants Must Know
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has announced a new enforcement policy. It will now fine applicants who claim false small or micro entity status. This could impact anyone who misrepresent...
Ben Klosowski Presents Patent Litigation
On June 7, 2025, Thrive IP® patent attorney Ben Klosowski presented “Patent Litigation Landscape: Recent Changes and Practice Tips,” in which he discussed the use of Third-Party Funding in light ...
Dr. Stipkala Speaks in Germany on Settling IP Litigation with Mediation
Jeremy M. Stipkala, Ph.D., J.D., Patent Attorney and Certified Mediator with Thrive IP®, and Matthias Schuhmacher, M.Sc., LL.M., US Attorney at Law and European Patent Attorney with Tautz & Schuh...