Intellectual property assets are valuable. One way to maintain the value of those assets is to correctly use the applicable notice, shown as symbols or specific phrasing, that publicly designate the type of protection claimed.
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When Will the Patent Office Issue Patent #20,000,000?
July 9th, 2018
On June 19th, the US Patent Office issued its ten millionth patent, to Raytheon, just over three years after it issued the ninth millionth patent to WiperFill Holdings, LLC. It took 200 years for the total number of U.S. patents to reach 5 million.
The Whats and Whys of IP Audits
April 12th, 2018
An IP audit is a systematic examination and verification of a company’s intellectual property assets and an analysis of strengths and threats. A company’s IP assets may be invaluable.
3 Key Takeaways from the ALA Intellectual Property Conference
November 2nd, 2017
Intellectual property law changes at an ever-quickening rate, which is one reason Panitch Schwarze takes continuing education seriously. With practice areas across the IP legal spectrum and global services spanning 28 countries, we need to be more than efficient. We need to be on top of our game.
Panitch Schwarze Partner Collaborates with IP Lawyers in Australia and New Zealand
October 18th, 2017
In August, I embarked on a trip to Australia and New Zealand to visit several colleagues with whom the firm has worked on patent and trademark matters for the mutual benefit of clients to both their countries and the U.S.
Don’t Fall For It! Trademark Scams and Misleading Notices
August 25th, 2017
Once you submit your application to register a trademark with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO), the application becomes part of a public record. That means your name and contact information can be accessed by anyone searching the records of the USPTO.
Recognizing Inventor Howard Head
July 7th, 2017
Try as he might, tall and lanky Howard Head never could claim to be truly proficient at the sports he loved. But he could say that he changed them forever. As he explained it when I first met him, he was a frustrated weekend athlete, and he thought that his frustration was linked to the equipment available.
SCOTUS Rules Trademark Disparagement Clause Unconstitutional
June 22nd, 2017
The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled that the U.S. Trademark Office’s refusal to register “The Slants†as a trademark for an Oregon-based rock band was unconstitutional. This is a case the trademark attorneys at Panitch Schwarze have been watching closely, as this landmark decision could reshape U.S. trademark law significantly.
UPC Update: Surprise UK Elections Likely to Delay Start of Unitary Patent System
June 7th, 2017
As we have discussed previously, European Union member countries are completing the final steps to implement an intergovernmental system that will streamline the process for securing and enforcing patent rights across Europe. Having a simpler, centralized system in place will open up a new patent portfolio management strategy for small and medium-sized IP-driven companies.
Top IP Cases to Watch in 2017
January 10th, 2017
As 2017 gets underway, here are the top intellectual property lawsuits and legal disputes that we are watching.
Topics
- Are You Offended?: Scandalous and Disparaging Trademarks
- Waiting to Enforce your Trademark Rights
- Understanding the Use of Decision Trees in Mediation
- Revised PTAB Operating Procedures Will Mean Transparency and Reliability for Patent Owners
- What do the ™, ℠, ®, ©, and “Pat. Pend.” Symbols Mean? How should I use them?