The Importance of Patent Examiner Interviews
What is a USPTO examiner interview?A USPTO examiner interview is a useful tool during patent prosecution to clarify positions, resolve issues and provide a better understanding of the patent application. When done correctly, it can expedite patent prosecution and reduce costs.
Marvel Pulls Off Escape From Iron Man Suit
After three years of litigation, Marvel is finally off the hook in a copyright suit involving the Iron Man franchise.
Can I Trademark A Scent?
The answer, as with most legal questions, is: it depends. There is no rule that smells, as a category, cannot serve as a trademark.
Taylor Swift’s New Cat Gets Trademark Protection
T-Swift’s newest kitty, Benjamin Button, is on his way to trademark protection.
USPTO to Require American Attorneys for Foreign Trademark Applicants
Beginning August 3rd, foreign entities who want to file a U.S. trademark application will need a U.S.-licensed attorney to do it. The USPTO decided to implement this policy in response to a surge in applications from unrepresented foreign applicants, particularly those in China. In a public statement, the agency said such a move was necessary […]
The Supreme Court’s Action And Inaction On Intellectual Property Matters Is Telling
The Supreme Court followed up its decision that permitted disparaging trademarks such as “Redskins” to be registered by upholding this week that “immoral or scandalous” trademarks also should be registerable.
