Erik K Pelton
JANUARY 27, 2021
A seaworthy ship has several elements that help it survive the challenges and unknowns of the ocean. Similarly, a protected brand and trademark must also have several key elements to ensure it can weather a storm. Listen as Erik explains the details from beachside on the Atlantic Ocean. The post Is your brand seaworthy? appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.
Traverse Legal Blog
JANUARY 26, 2021
With the legalization of various forms of marijuana in some states, products involving Cannabidiol (CBD) and hemp have been rapidly entering the market, and businesses are seeking to protect their brands in this growing market. Even though the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) does not currently allow federal trademark registration for goods or services that violate federal law, it does allow federal trademark registration for cannabis and cannabis-related goods and services if t
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Corsearch
JANUARY 28, 2021
For IP professionals and trademark owners, Brexit and the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement , agreed to on December 24, 2020, impacts both the right to access EU markets and the registration of trademarks. In this article, we examine what the Brexit deal will mean for IP professionals and trademark owners.
Intellectual Property Office Blog
JANUARY 27, 2021
According to the DCMS, around 196,000 people work in Britain’s publishing industry. Evidence suggests that during lockdown, there has been an uptake in book sales of around 15% percent. Within that sector, crime fiction in particular is enjoying a new ‘golden age’. Gone are the whimsical creations of Dorothy L Sayers and Agatha Christie. ‘In’ are a hardboiled eclectic bunch of crime-solvers, many, but not all, from Scotland.
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Software is complex, which makes threats to the software supply chain more real every day. 64% of organizations have been impacted by a software supply chain attack and 60% of data breaches are due to unpatched software vulnerabilities. In the U.S. alone, cyber losses totaled $10.3 billion in 2022. All of these stats beg the question, “Do you know what’s in your software?
Erik K Pelton
JANUARY 26, 2021
The following is an edited transcript of my video “How Can You Avoid Losing Your Trademark Rights Over Time?” There are four things that a trademark owner should do to ensure that they don’t lose the strength or protection in their trademark, even after it’s registered. The first one, perhaps the easiest one, is use the ® R with a circle symbol frequently in connection with the registered trademark.
Art Law Journal
JANUARY 26, 2021
Practicing good time management for artists can challenging, but is a must-do for juggling all your professional and personal activities, so you can focus on making art. The post Wait a Minute! Time Management for Artists appeared first on Art Business Journal.
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IP Blog
JANUARY 29, 2021
In our fast-paced business world, it can be tempting to look for shortcuts wherever possible, including in the patent drafting process. While this impulse is understandable, if it comes at the cost of the quality of your patent application, such a strategy might backfire. Knowing the rules of the game and being aware that patent offices are leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to expedite application reviews will be beneficial.
Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts
JANUARY 28, 2021
Firm earns a perfect score of 100 for LGBTQ-inclusive workplace policies and practices. Fish & Richardson has earned a 100% rating on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2021 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), a national benchmarking survey that assessed more than 1,000 companies on corporate policies and practices related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) workplace equality.
Art Law Journal
JANUARY 28, 2021
Artists and collectors can minimize estate taxes on artworks by employing a planning strategy and understanding the complexities involved with assessing the work's fair market value. The post Estate Planning for Artists and Collectors appeared first on Art Business Journal.
Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog
JANUARY 29, 2021
On January 27, 2021, the UK Intellectual Property Enterprise Court (IPEC) dismissed a patent infringement lawsuit against Amazon, the e-commerce retailer. The dispute emerged after Beverly Hills Polo Club (BHFP) owner Lifestyle Equities accused Amazon of infringing on its patent rights by allowing its licenced products to be listed on Amazon’s UK and EU websites.
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Women and diverse employees have the technical skill and knowledge, yet their contributions are not patented at the same rate as those of their male counterparts.This toolkit can help organizations move the needle on achieving gender parity in innovation.
IP Blog
JANUARY 27, 2021
A trademark will last forever – but only if it is regularly renewed. Whether you have a large or small portfolio, it is essential to have a system to manage trademark and other records to avoid accidental loss of rights. Good record-keeping and attention to deadlines will ensure your valuable trademarks never expire.
Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts
JANUARY 29, 2021
Fish is proud to be one of the participating firms in the COVID-19 Relief Coalition , and is honored that the Boston Bar Association has chosen the Coalition for its Empowerment Award. The BBA presented the Empowerment Award to the COVID-19 Relief Coalition at the Beacon Awards, which celebrate work that advances diversity, equity & inclusion, on January 28.
Art Law Journal
JANUARY 28, 2021
Nicole Martinez. Artists and collectors can minimize estate taxes on artworks by employing a planning strategy and understanding the complexities involved with assessing the work's fair market value.
Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog
JANUARY 28, 2021
The government of Japan is taking into consideration the best way to regulate cosplay using copyright law protecting both the rights of the cosplayer and the owners of the relevant IP. Cosplay means costume play and is defined as the practice of dressing up as a character from a film, book, or video game and often depict their role and appearance. The main sources of such cosplay characters are from animation, comics, and graphic novels which are copyrighted by their writers.
GDB Firm Blog
JANUARY 29, 2021
Globs of sealant dripping from windows led to the litigation HTRF Ventures, LLC v. Permasteelisa North America Corp., First Department January 26, 2021 (discussed by Randy Heller in his blog). The owner could not invoke a latent defect insurance policy to fix the defect. That insurance is unavailable in the United States. Thus, the owner turned to the design-build curtain wall contractor to honor a post-completion warranty.
Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts
JANUARY 28, 2021
Fish & Richardson secured a full Federal Circuit reversal and summary judgment of non-infringement on behalf of Hong Kong uCloudlink Network Technology Limited and uCloudlink (America), Ltd (“uCloudlink”) in a patent infringement dispute with SIMO Holdings Inc. (“SIMO”) over a mobile device roaming patent. The January 5, 2021 ruling wiped out an $8.2 million judgment against uCloudlink.
Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog
JANUARY 28, 2021
A new online platform has been launched aiming at brand owners by Stobbs, IP and brand law consultancy. The service called iaido provides data analysis to brand owners who wish to track the effectiveness of their trademark portfolio by blending real-time consumer purchasing patterns with their brand IP. The global drinks company AB InBev has also been enlisted.
Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog
JANUARY 28, 2021
The government of Japan is taking into consideration the best way to regulate cosplay using copyright law protecting both the rights of the cosplayer and the owners of the relevant IP. Cosplay means costume play and is defined as the practice of dressing up as a character from a film, book, or video game and often depict their role and appearance. The main sources of such cosplay characters are from animation, comics, and graphic novels which are copyrighted by their writers.
Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts
JANUARY 26, 2021
This post summarizes some of the significant developments in the Northern District of Texas and the Eastern District of Texas for the month of December 2020. Uniloc 2017 LLC v. Google LLC , No. 2:18-cv-00493-JRG-RSP (E.D. Tex. Dec. 14, 2020), Dkt. No. 316: Denial of Defendant’s Motions for Attorney’s Fees. In late 2018, Uniloc alleged that Google’s Pixel line of smartphones infringed various claims of U.S.
Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts
JANUARY 25, 2021
Fish & Richardson has been named the #1 law firm at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) for 2020 by Managing Intellectual Property (MIP) for the fifth consecutive year. Fish took the top spots for representing both petitioners and patent owners, with 104 and 94 appearances, respectively. Fish’s almost 200 appearances in 2020 are over 60% higher than the next firm on MIP ’s 2020 rankings.
GDB Firm Blog
JANUARY 28, 2021
Under certain circumstances, a contractor which merely passes-through a stand-alone warranty from a manufacturer can itself be held responsible for that warranty.
GDB Firm Blog
JANUARY 28, 2021
Under certain circumstances, a contractor with a pass-through warranty from a vendor can be held responsible for that warranty itself.
Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts
JANUARY 26, 2021
Fish attorney Kurt Glitzenstein spoke with The American Lawyer about Fish’s success on being the busiest patent litigation firm in the land. He discusses his goals and priorities as the Litigation Practice Group leader, where the firm is looking to expand in the next year, and more. Click here to read the full article: Litigation Leaders: Fish & Richardson’s Kurt Glitzenstein on Being the Busiest Patent Litigation Firm in the Land and Keeping it That Way | The American Lawyer.
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