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...
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...
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...
Gibson’s Trademark Victory: A Cautionary Tale of Design Infringement and the Importance of Intellectual Property Protection
In a recent case, a Texas jury found that a Florida-based guitar maker, Armadillo Distribution Enterprises Inc., infringed on Gibson Brands Inc.’s trademarks for iconic guitar designs, such as t...
Understanding Trademark Protection Services: Insights from the Moke Trademark Case
The recent Fourth Circuit ruling on the “Moke” trademark is a reminder of just how complex trademark law can be. In this case, Moke America LLC v. Moke International Ltd. & Moke USA LLC, the c...