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...
USPTO Expands Track One Patent Program: What It Means for You
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has expanded its Track One prioritized examination program. Beginning this fiscal year, the number of accepted requests will rise from 15,000 to 2...
USPTO to Penalize False Small or Micro Entity Claims: What Patent Applicants Must Know
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has announced a new enforcement policy. It will now fine applicants who claim false small or micro entity status. This could impact anyone who misrepresent...
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...
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 ...