USPTO Argues Scandalous Brands Different From Disparaging Trademarks
Next week, the Supreme Court will hear oral argument on the issues of “scandalous” trademarks. Currently, certain trademarks cannot be registered because the government deems the mark to be offensive.
Federal Circuit Undercuts Patent Office’s Attempt To Clear Up Patent Eligibility
The Patent Office’s new guidance on what is and is not eligible for patent protection has been severely undercut by the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit–the preeminent authority on most issues patent related. Over the past few months, the USPTO has signaled that it is taking a more reasonable approach in determining whether […]
Zarley Law Firm Announces Josh Conley as Partner
We are proud to announce Josh Conley’s promotion to partner after joining Zarley Law in 2013. Conley’s dedication and leadership within the firm have been apparent as he continuously achieves success for clients through a focus on compact prosecution, expedited international strategy, and domestic and global portfolio management.
New EU Copyright Directive Will Hold Sites Liable For User’s Infringing Content
This past Tuesday, the European Union voted to approve new copyright legislation by a vote of 348 to 274. The new laws allow for liability to be imposed against sites for content that their users upload that infringes upon another’s copyrights. The legislation also will require news aggregation services such as Google to pay for […]
Guiding Principles Set For Changes To U.S. Patent Eligibility Laws
Senators Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.) continue to move forward with revamping patent laws in the wake of the Supreme Court’s Alice decision.
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.
