Can I Add An Inventor To My Patent?
Occasionally we get questions about whether a patent owner may add an inventor to their patent who did not actually contribute to the invention.
Candy Maker Seeks to Vaporize Stoney Patch Gummies
In a case that’s certain to harsh some mellows, Mondelez Canada Inc. (“MCI”), maker of Sour Patch Kids, has filed a trademark-infringement suit in California against the maker of “Stoney Patch” gummies, a cannabis-infused version of the popular sweet-and-sour candy.
Patent Trial and Appeal Board Cuts Patent Owners Some Slack
The United States Patent and Trademark Office is rolling out a new pilot program for patent owners who are involved in proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB).
SCOTUS Finds Copyright Owners Must Wait to File Suit
Today, the Supreme Court (SCOTUS) resolved a split between federal circuits on whether a copyright owner must wait until their copyright registers to file suit or if suit can be filed immediately once the application for registration is filed. The answer, a lawsuit cannot be filed until the copyrighted work has been registered.
Netflix in Trouble Again, This Time Over Bandersnatch
Netflix has been sued by Chooseco LLC over the use of Chooseco’s trademark “Choose Your Own Adventure” in the movie Bandersnatch. The movie is an extension of Netflix’s popular series Black Mirror that allows viewers to choose how the movie progresses, which leads to a variety of different endings.
New Division and Merger Regulations Make Protecting Trademarks Internationally Easier
The international treaty that allows international registration, the Madrid Protocol, continues to become more and more user friendly. Back in August of 2018, I wrote about Canada’s upcoming accession to the Madrid Protocol, which will make securing a Canadian trademark more cost-effective and streamlined. On February 1st, the ability to divide and merge international registrations […]
