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...
Protect Your YouTube Videos: Legal Battle Against Google and OpenAI is a Call to Action
For a YouTube content creator, videos are your intellectual property. Recent lawsuits against Google and OpenAI serve as a reminder of the need to protect your content. David Millette has filed class ...
Why Trademark Registration for Events Like “One Love Manchester” Matters
Ariana Grande recently sued the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Her application to register the “One Love Manchester” trademark was denied. This lawsuit highlights the importance...