As this developing sector continues to expand, local breweries are seeking to increase their distribution and establish an identity. Read for additional information on the trademark trouble brewing in the craft beer industry.
Read MoreIn response to issues that were frequently raised during roundtables held in April and May 2014, the PTO held interest in public feedback. Read for additional information regarding the PTO seeking comments on PTAB trials.
Read MoreDoes your company have brand standards or guidelines, and are they shared with all employees?
Read MoreIn an inter partes review, the U.S. Patent Trial and Appeal Board analyzed claims recognized as failing to comply with the definiteness requirement. Read for more on the PTAB’s determination on patentability of indefinite claims.
Read MoreGenerally, copyrightable works must be registered with the US Copyright Office individually. As this relates to registration of collective works, the Ninth Circuit has recently altered this requirement. Read for additional information regarding the decision allowing for enhanced, cost-effective website protection.
Read MoreYour network may seem secure, but what about every firm or entity that you connect to/connects to you? Ways to plug some vulnerability and decrease your chances of being attacked or hacked.
Read MoreFortres Grand brought suit against Warner Brothers alleging trademark infringement, and on its appeal relied upon the theory of “reverse confusion.” Read for additional information on the ruling regarding Batman and whether imaginary products infringe on real ones.
Read MoreWe’ve found that a well executed practical joke as part of a tradition leads to a sense of camaraderie and engagement.
Read MoreBloomberg reported that Apple and Samsung have agreed to drop patent lawsuits against each other. Read for additional information on the truce agreed to between Apple and Samsung outside of the US.
Read MoreThe PTAB issued a ruling regarding whether or not a CBM review can proceed if a petitioner files a civil suit to challenge a patent's validity before filing a petition. Read for additional information on this first precedential ruling under the America Invents Act.
Read MoreDysfunctional team? Five interrelated issues that can negatively impact the performance of a team.
Read MoreThomas Pink has won another ruling against Victoria’s Secret. Read for additional information on the Victoria’s Secret loss in the most recent battle over “PINK.”
Read MoreBritish nature photographer David J. Slater traveled to Indonesia in 2011 and ended up with a shot that would be seen by millions around the world. Read for additional information on this copyright fight over a monkey selfie.
Read MoreA ruling by the German Patent and Trademark Office had previously held that Apple, Inc.’s (“Apple”) retail store design was ineligible for trademark registration. Read for additional information on the EU Court of Justice’s overturning of this 2013 “Nein” Ruling.
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Read MoreFIFA filed a Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) takedown notice for avatars that used FIFA’s official images related to World Cup. Read more about copyright litigation.
Read MoreChris Kyle, a former U.S. sniper, published his autobiography in 2012. Among the stories told is a fight that, according to the other party involved, never happened. Read for additional information on this case of wrestling with defamation.
Read MoreEffective employee appreciation creates a sense of connectedness to the organization and those that work within it.
Read MoreNY Federal Court Sides with Westlaw and LexisNexis. Read for more on the holding that reselling legal briefs is fair use.
Read MoreEveryone exhibits poor behavior occasionally, but those that exhibit toxic behavior will poison the entire company.
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