PROPOSED TRADEMARK RULE REQUIRES U.S. ATTORNEY FOR FOREIGN APPLICANTS
USPTO Director Andrei Iancu continued his pro-patent campaign this in remarks about patent trolls. In a speech given in the Eastern District of Texas, a district notorious for patent troll cases, Iancu stated that attempts to thwart patent trolls have gone too far.
What Kind of Patent Search Do You Need?
Conducting intellectual property searches are crucial if you are an inventor, investor, entrepreneur, or a seasoned vet looking to have an idea protected. Here is a list of common searches that should be conducted as your business develops.
THE USPTO CONTINUES EFFORTS TO REINVIGORATE THE PATENT SYSTEM
USPTO Director Andrei Iancu continued his pro-patent campaign this in remarks about patent trolls. In a speech given in the Eastern District of Texas, a district notorious for patent troll cases, Iancu stated that attempts to thwart patent trolls have gone too far.
Trademark Office Scam Is Trying To Hijack Trademarks
The USPTO sent a warning late last week that there are attempts to hijack trademark applications and registrations. The overall purpose is to allow the effected trademarks to be registered to third-parties on brand registries. This latest scam is different from the misleading solicitations addressed here. The good news with this scheme is that the […]
LA’CEE CONLEY RECOGNIZED FOR COMMITMENT TO ADVANCING WOMEN
Zarley Law Attorney La’Cee Conley has been awarded the LEAP Community Achievement Award provided by the Des Moines Downtown Chamber of Commerce. LEAP, or the Leadership, Education, and Advancement Pipeline provides the award to “recognize the accomplishments of an individual that maintains an unwavering passion and commitment to advancing women.” La’Cee has been voted the […]
Canada to Accede to the Madrid Protocol
The Director General of the Trademarks Branch of the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO), Mesmin Pierre, indicated this week that Canada will accede to the Madrid Protocol in early 2019. The Madrid Protocol is an international treaty with 117 current members that allows for a unified application process that reduces costs when trademark protection is […]
