In this issue, we discuss common mistakes in branding, the reporting requirements for the new Corporate Transparency Act, strategies for in-house counsel to defend against patent trolls, and the risks of demand letters as demonstrated by the Jack Daniel’s litigation.
Read MoreMuch has already been written about the Supreme Court’s holding in the trademark dispute between Jack Daniel’s and VIP Products regarding the “Bad Spaniels” dog toy that VIP began selling back in 2014. Read this article for key takeaways and observations on the case
Read MoreIn September 2023, The Financial Crimes and Enforcement Network (FinCen) issued its final rules for compliance with the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and these rules are now in effect. This article provides information regarding the new CTA reporting requirements as well as access to a CTA checklist.
Read MoreThere are strategies that a company can employ to defend itself against claims for willful infringement and exceptional case finding, which can lead to treble damages, attorney’s fees, and cost. The use of non-infringement opinions in patent cases can be useful to reduce litigation risk.
Read MoreThe start of a new business endeavor is an exciting time, with grand plans and ideas for future expansion. But too many businesses ignore (or are unaware of) some of the more important aspects of business name and brand selection, and it ultimately costs them a great deal.
Read MoreKlemchuk PLLC, a leading litigation, intellectual property (IP), and business law firm, announces that the firm has been regionally ranked for the second time in the Chambers USA Regional Spotlight 2024: Texas for Intellectual Property.
Read MoreA trademark is a word, phrase, and/or design that serves to identify the source of a product or service in the eyes of consumers. Read more for additional information about trademarks.
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Read MoreThis week, we are talking with Byron Chism, the founder of Bad Byron’s. With the competition awards, TV exposure, product awards and internet marketing, Butt Rub® has become a household name and international brand.
Read MoreKlemchuk PLLC co-hosts an Ethics CLE at Engage Workspace for Lawyers on February 8, 2024. The speaker is Attorney Carrie Phaneuf of Cobb Martinez Woodward PLLC, on the topic of the ethics of practicing law remotely.
Read MoreChangeable Message Signs (“CMS”) are the black boxes with digital, orange letters that give hazard warnings and safety messages along highways and freeways. While humorous messages have been met with laughs by motorists, the Federal Government had concerns and changed its recommendations for the CMS messages and what is allowable and appropriate.
Read MoreThe No AI FRAUD Act is a bipartisan bill seeking to curb misappropriation in use of personalized generative AI.
Read MoreGoogle lawsuit settlements at 2023 year-end include the search engine privacy mode lawsuit and the suit alleging anticompetitive practices with Google Play.
Read MoreRothschild attempts to get stay on Hermes verdict payment offering valueless MetaBirkins NFT contracts as security for payment.
Read MoreKlemchuk PLLC hosts its 20th annual Ethics CLE on April 26, 2024, in Dallas, Texas at Topgolf Dallas. Attendees earn 90-minutes of Ethics CLE credit.
Read MoreCelebrities and trademark registrations appear to go hand-in-hand as the desire to protect their names and associated fame.
Read MoreGoogle is pursuing legal action against scammers online using tactics for spreading malware, issuing fake DMCA takedowns for cutting competition, and is going to require disclosure of the use of AI in online content.
Read MoreTTAB allows the use of collateral estoppel defense in Monster Energy opposition in likelihood of confusion analysis.
Read MoreA new lawsuit against OpenAI claiming copyright infringement was filed by The New York Times adding to the list of infringement claims brought on by copyright owners against chatbot training.
Read MoreThe following discusses severe problems that can be caused by the lack of a brand protection strategy, presents a new possibility where infringements and losses are reduced, and proposes a solution that funds itself while simultaneously stopping infringers.
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