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IP BLAWG
Past Settlement Nixes Current Trademark Dispute
In Brief: Wording in a prior settlement agreement barred a trademark opposition proceeding.
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IP BLAWG
Tennessee Addresses the Problems with Deep Fakes
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IP BLAWG
Hippy Dippy of Fakery
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IP BLAWG
Enabling Inventors
In Brief: Inventorship can be based on unclaimed improvements that are necessary for enabling the invention to work.
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IP BLAWG
Socially Speaking and Public Discourse
In Brief: US Supreme Court determines when a governmental official cannot bar free speech on social media.
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IP BLAWG
It Pays to Read the License
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Benefits Bulletin
ASW Outlines What the SECURE Act Requires 401(k) Sponsors to Do Right Now
Andrew S. Williams examines the SECURE Act and what it means for employers’ retirement plans.
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IP BLAWG
A Website is not Chattel
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IP BLAWG
Valentine’s Day Patents Are Inspired By Love as Well as Innovation
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IP BLAWG
Timekeeping is the Same Whether by Quill or Computer
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IP BLAWG
Cannabis Cocktail Hour Trademark Goes Up in Smoke
In Brief: A trademark that is generally known to refer to the use of a controlled substance cannot be federally registered.
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IP BLAWG
You Can’t Touch This – Trademark Style
In Brief: The US Supreme Court held that, with some exceptions, US Trademark Law does not reach infringement outside the US.
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IP BLAWG
It’s Not Naked
In Brief: As January reaches the halfway point and New Years’ resolutions to work out weaken, a trademark case involving a fitness franchise seems appropriate.
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The 2023 Crippy’s – The IP Criminals Hall of Fame
In Brief: As we leave 2023 behind, it’s time to acknowledge those who achieved infamy in the world of Intellectual Property.
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Celebrating Copyright Public Domain Day January 1, 2024
In Brief: On January 1 of each year, some copyrighted works fall into the public domain. That means, they are free for use, copying and as a basis for derivative works. Works created before 1928 are now in the public domain. Thousands of works spanning all copyright categories make up the Public Domain Class of 2024. Members of the Public Domain Class of 2024 have cultural significance spanning from the Harlem Renaissance to feminist literature and represent advances in free expression. Here are some notable graduates.
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