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...
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...