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In the dynamic realm of intellectual property, the importance of trademarks cannot be overstated. They serve as the bedrock upon which businesses build their brand identities, establishing trust and recognition among consumers. To navigate this intricate…
Last week, we published our third annual Trademark Intelligence Report, which analyzes the latest trends in the trademark landscape. The report covers trademark prosecution data from filings made between January 1, 2018, and December 31, 2022, providing…
Easter eggs have been a beloved part of Easter celebrations for centuries. But did you know that Easter eggs have also been the subject of intellectual property disputes? In this article, we'll take a closer look at the history of Easter eggs and the…
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are digital assets stored on a blockchain and can be bought and sold like any other asset. They have gained significant attention in recent years for their potential to revolutionize how we think about and protect intellectual…
CASE OF THE WEEK Mosaic Brands, Inc. v. Ridge Wallet LLC , Appeal Nos. 2022-1001, -1002 (Fed. Cir. Dec. 20, 2022) In our Case of the Week, the Federal Circuit discussed the corroboration requirement concerning the amount of evidence needed to successfully…
For many, Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. Holidays, family gatherings, as well as many traditions, which sometimes vary from country to country; however, there are also many immediately recognizable items that relate to Christmas…
By Christopher Dumont & Jan-Diederik Lindemans on December 15, 2022 POSTED IN IP/BRAND PROTECTION I. Introduction In recent news it was reported that Ikea, a globally well-known furniture company, sent a cease and desist letter to the gaming studio Ziggy…
Amidst news related to trademark infringement lawsuits against Meta , with several companies claiming that the new Facebook company name infringes theirs, a Texas jury has ordered Meta to pay $174.5 million as damages for patent infringement. It began on…
It all goes back to 2019 when Philips accused Fitbit of infringement of four of its patents, 8,277,377 , 6,013,007 , 6,976,958 , and 7,088,233 . These patents were related to the technology used to manufacture connected-health products such as GPS/audio…
Who doesn't remember his distinctive running style, the several world records broken individually and as a team, but also his iconic celebration pose? According to the trademark application nr. 97552042 , Usain Bolt is trying to trademark a logo of his…
Just the other week, Ohio State University seems to have ended a three-year-old rivalry, not with another university but with the USPTO itself. This began in 2019 when the OSU attempted to trademark the word “THE” challenging an application…
Startups face several challenges nowadays and IP protection is one of them. Especially if you aim to attract inventors and grow rapidly, you should know that investors are attracted to businesses with well-protected IP. Ensuring your IP is protected right…
