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...
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 ...
New USPTO Discretionary Denial Process – What it Means for Your Patent Strategy
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has rolled out a new system that reshapes how patent challenges are reviewed. If your business holds patents or plans to challenge one, these changes matte...
ITC Patent Protection for Small Businesses: A Winning Strategy
The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) offers powerful tools to protect patents and defend market share. Even small businesses, with limited resources, can use ITC’s exclusion orders to stop ...
Athlete Trademark Disputes: Protecting Your Brand Identity
Athletes are not only known for their performance on the field—they are becoming powerful brands in their own right. Whether it’s an apparel line, a restaurant, or merchandise, the number on an at...
AI Intellectual Property Litigation: Navigate New Challenges with Thrive IP®
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) technology is reshaping industries, prompting increased litigation risks. At the University of California, Berkeley School of Law’s recent symposium, exp...