Entering a new international market creates opportunities for growth, but it also exposes a business’s intellectual property to new legal risks. Companies should understand how intellectual prop...
USPTO Changes Ex Parte Reexamination Procedure for Patent Owners
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...
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...