If you are reading this, your trademark application has likely been approved for publication. Congratulations! This is a significant milestone in the trademark registration process. At this stage, it is important to understand what happens next and what steps you need to take to ensure a successful trademark registration. This blog post will explore the… Continue reading “Approved for Publication”: The Critical Stage in Your Trademark Registration Process
How to Protect Your Privacy at the USPTO When Filing a Trademark Application
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is responsible for registering trademarks, and businesses need to protect their brand identity by securing a trademark. However, with the increasing amount of personal information required to file a trademark application, it is essential to protect your privacy. Your sensitive information, including your name, address, and even… Continue reading How to Protect Your Privacy at the USPTO When Filing a Trademark Application
From Filing to Enforcement: A Comprehensive Guide to Safeguarding Your Certification Marks
Certification marks are valuable assets for businesses, organizations, and individuals who wish to distinguish their products or services from their competitors. However, protecting and registering certification marks can be a complicated and challenging process, especially for those unfamiliar with the legal framework surrounding intellectual property. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of how to protect… Continue reading From Filing to Enforcement: A Comprehensive Guide to Safeguarding Your Certification Marks
How to Register a Korean Trademark in the United States
Are you a Korean company looking to expand your business in the United States and protect your brand? Registering a trademark is important in establishing your presence in the American market and safeguarding your intellectual property rights. However, the process of registering a trademark in the United States can be complex and confusing, especially for… Continue reading How to Register a Korean Trademark in the United States
Best Practices for Drafting Trademark Applications for the Metaverse, NFTs, and Blockchain
The Metaverse, Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), and Blockchain are rapidly emerging technologies revolutionizing how we interact with digital assets. As these technologies become increasingly prevalent, businesses start to recognize the importance of protecting their intellectual property in the virtual world. One crucial aspect of protecting intellectual property in the Metaverse, NFTs, and Blockchain is through trademark… Continue reading Best Practices for Drafting Trademark Applications for the Metaverse, NFTs, and Blockchain
A Guide to Trademark Protection in the Metaverse for Small Businesses
In recent years, the Metaverse has emerged as a new frontier for businesses to expand their operations and engage with customers in a virtual space. As businesses navigate this new digital realm, protecting their intellectual property, including their trademarks, becomes increasingly important. Trademarks play a vital role in establishing a business’s identity and reputation, and… Continue reading A Guide to Trademark Protection in the Metaverse for Small Businesses
A Guide to Trademark Registration for NFT Projects
In recent years, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have emerged as a popular and rapidly-growing segment of the digital asset market. With the increased popularity of NFTs, many creators and businesses are looking to establish their brand identities in this space by creating unique names and logos for their NFT projects. However, with proper protection, these brand… Continue reading A Guide to Trademark Registration for NFT Projects
The Federal Circuit clarifies IPR estoppel and overturns a $1.1 billion verdict in Caltech’s favor due to improper damages theory
Takeaways: The Federal Circuit clarified on February 4, 2022, that IPR estoppel applies to all claims and invalidity grounds that the petitioner may have plausibly asserted in its IPR petition. The court also overturned and remanded Caltech’s $1.1 billion patent infringement judgment against Apple and Broadcom because Caltech adopted an incorrect damages approach. 20-2222 California… Continue reading The Federal Circuit clarifies IPR estoppel and overturns a $1.1 billion verdict in Caltech’s favor due to improper damages theory
The revision of China’s anti-monopoly law – Abuse of Dominance, Intellectual Property Rights, and Administrative Powers
The Chinese Anti-Monopoly Law (AML) was enacted in 2008, and it has undergone several revisions since then. The latest revision, which took effect on 1 June 2021, includes provisions related to the abuse of dominance, intellectual property rights (IPR), and administrative powers. The revised AML strengthens the regulation of abusive practices by dominant companies, including… Continue reading The revision of China’s anti-monopoly law – Abuse of Dominance, Intellectual Property Rights, and Administrative Powers
SCOTUS Seeks Govt Input on IPR Estoppel
As patent trolls continue to plague the tech industry, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) has decided to seek government input in its upcoming decisions on whether or not a party that cures a patented invention through an act of intellectual progress should be immune from damages. In two recent decisions,… Continue reading SCOTUS Seeks Govt Input on IPR Estoppel