Patent owners have lost another potential appeal argument relating to Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) decisions after a recent decision by the U.S. Supreme Court.
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IP Considerations During the Coronavirus Pandemic
March 25th, 2020
As the world continues to grapple with the ongoing pandemic of the novel coronavirus and the disease it causes, COVID-19, intellectual property attorneys and their clients face new challenges daily.
Overview of USPTO Requirements for Specimens of Use
August 7th, 2019
What is a Specimen of Use? A specimen of use shows the manner in which a trademark is seen by the public. A specimen is a real-life example of how the trademark is used in commerce on or in connection with the goods and/or in connection with the offering or promotion of the services.
What do the ™, ℠, ®, ©, and “Pat. Pend.” Symbols Mean? How should I use them?
September 5th, 2018
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.
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.
2017 Supreme Court and Federal Circuit IP Year in Review
December 27th, 2017
Throughout 2017, Panitch Schwarze has carefully watched key intellectual property disputes at the U.S. Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC). The following 2017 cases will impact the protection of intellectual property in the United States.
A Successful Association of Legal Administrators Regional Conference
December 5th, 2017
I recently attended the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) Regional Conference in Nashville, TN on a scholarship from the First State Chapter of ALA. At the conference I attended seminars that focused on leadership, communication and innovative thinking for administrators in the legal profession.
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.
What Does the Brexit Vote Mean for IP Protection?
July 7th, 2016
As is well known by now, the citizens of Great Britain have chosen to leave the European Union (EU), a move popularly dubbed the “Brexit.†Despite the economic upheaval and media firestorm surrounding the vote, the realm of intellectual property law is unlikely to see any immediate consequences from the Brexit.
How to Respond to a DMCA Takedown Notice
April 15th, 2016
So, you’ve received a Digital Millennium Copyright Act takedown notice. What do you do now? Any company with a website or a blog knows the power of content. Blog posts, photographs, videos, infographics and more are vital components of today’s digital economy – an economy that seems based on the widespread sharing of art, creativity,…
Topics
- Inter Partes Reviews – Patent Owners to Get a Helping Hand?
- U.S. Trademark Office Makes Process Changes to Combat Bad Faith Filings
- SCOTUS Ruling Forecloses More Appeal Issues on PTAB Decisions
- Supreme Court Ushers in Flexible Rule for Profit Payouts in Trademark Cases
- IP Considerations During the Coronavirus Pandemic