What is a trademark?
A trademark is a word(s), a symbol, or a combination of both that identifies a source of a good or service. While some use the term servicemark to identify a mark related to a service, the terms “trademark” and “servicemark” may be used interchangeably.
Is Confluence causing confusion? A local lawsuit raises questions on trademarks
Who owns the rights to the word confluence? Apparently, nobody.
The Use of Blockchain in Intellectual Property Management
Blockchain technology is having a bit of a moment right now. With the ups and downs of the volatile Bitcoin market frequently making the news, people are more aware of cryptocurrency than ever before. However, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are just one application among many potential uses of Blockchain technology.
USPTO Unveils New Patent Cover
The United States Trademark and Patent Office unveiled the new patent cover for issued patents on Sunday at SXSW in Austin, Texas. The redesign is only the second change to the cover in the past century, and overall, the cover has only been altered less than a dozen times.
Underlying Questions of Fact in Patent Eligibility
In a pair of recent decisions the Federal Circuit has vacated two patent ineligibility determinations, signaling perhaps that the chokehold of Alice may be loosening. Surprisingly, the basis of these decisions comes not from the Alice test itself, but from the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
Grumpy Cat wins lawsuit, still grumpy
Even a $710,000 verdict isn’t enough to put a smile on this cat’s face. Grumpy Cat, whose real name is Tarder Sauce, rose to internet stardom as a viral sensation in 2012 as a frowning feline. Following her ascension to meme status, Tabatha Bundesen, the owner of Grumpy Cat, formed Grumpy Cat Limited to capitalize […]
