(Podcast) The Briefing: Trademark Turbulence – Oakland vs SFO in Trademark Showdown
(Podcast) The Briefing: The Fall of SUPER HERO – When Trademarks Become Generic
The Briefing: The Fall of SUPER HERO – When Trademarks Become Generic
(Podcast) The Briefing: New California Laws for Digital Replicas Both Live and Dead
(Podcast) The Briefing: Thirsty for Clarity – Brand Confusion In The Beverage Category
The Briefing: Thirsty for Clarity – Brand Confusion In The Beverage Category
The Briefing: Affiliate Marketing vs Retail Services - TTAB's Landmark Ruling
SCOTUS and federal court rulings on TTAB decisions on granting trademarks and trademark renewals; Netflix settling an anticipated defamation case with a disclaimer and donation
AGG Talks: Cross-Border Business - How Foreign Companies Can Protect Their IP and Brand in the U.S.
(Podcast) The Briefing: It’s Not Yabba-Dabba-Delicious – TTAB Denies Color Mark for Post Fruity Pebbles!
The Briefing: It’s Not Yabba-Dabba-Delicious – TTAB Denies Color Mark for Post Fruity Pebbles!
8 Key Takeaways | The Presumption of Irreparable Harm After the Trademark Modernization Act of 2020
PODCAST: Paralegal Insights: A Collaborative Trademark Practice, Series 4
Podcast: The Briefing by the IP Law Blog - USPTO Suspends Applications Including Criticisms of Known Living Figures
The Briefing by the IP Law Blog: USPTO Suspends Applications Including Criticisms of Known Living Figures
The Briefing by the IP Law Blog – No Beating Around the Bush: TTAB Upholds Anti-Pot Policy
Podcast: The Briefing by the IP Law Blog - Supreme Court Takes Up Jack Daniel’s-Bad Spaniels Trademark Dispute
Season Three Trailer
The Briefing by the IP Law Blog: NBA Star Luka Doncic Goes Hard in the Paint and Seeks to Cancel Mom’s Trademark (Part 1)
Podcast: The Briefing by the IP Law Blog - NBA Star Luka Doncic Goes Hard in the Paint and Seeks to Cancel Mom’s Trademark (Part 1)
Scams related to U.S. trademark filings are becoming more common and sophisticated, making these scams increasingly difficult for trademark owners to identify....more
The UK Supreme Court has issued a landmark judgment dealing with specific bad faith considerations for trade marks....more
The USPTO will set or adjust numerous trademark fees on January 18, 2025. The USPTO’s summary table of the key changes is available at the end of this alert....more
On December 12, 2024, the Canadian Trademarks Opposition Board (TMOB) announced plans to initiate a pilot project in January 2025 whereby the Registrar of Trademarks will proactively issue a limited number of section 45...more
Effective January 18, 2025, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is changing direct filing options for trademark applications, as well as increasing and adding new fees for a number of filings. Here are some...more
US Ghost Adventures, LLC v. Miss Lizzie's Coffee LLC, No. 23-2000, 2024 WL 4799288 (1st Cir. Nov. 15, 2024) - On November 15, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit affirmed the denial of a preliminary...more
We’ve moved into winter and that means many bands and artists are taking a breather after summer and fall tours. Some seemed to go on for eras. For me, that means waiting a few months to catch some favorite acts. But I’ve got...more
The expected uptick in the issuance of United State Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) audits means practitioners and trademark owners alike will need to be more diligent in identifying goods or services in trademark...more
The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is raising many fees for trademark filings effective January 18, 2025. Many fees will increase by $50–$100 per class of goods and/or services. The USPTO will also impose surcharges...more
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has announced new fees that will go into effect on January 18, 2025. These changes will impact 28 different trademark fees, including those for trademark applications,...more
Trademark law protects businesses’ brand identities and helps prevent consumer confusion. The U.S. trademark system operates at both federal and state levels. Federal registration through the United States Patent and...more
This article explores the essentials of trademark rights, their relevance for community associations, and the balance between protecting these trademarks versus respecting the free speech of homeowners....more
Oakland’s attempt to rename its airport didn’t take off. On this episode of The Briefing, Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenberg discuss the trademark dispute between San Francisco and Oakland over airport naming rights....more
In a trademark case involving an incontestable registration, the US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit affirmed a district court ruling denying the registrant a preliminary injunction (PI) for failure to establish...more
A recent decision of the Federal Court, Trial Division in Little Brown Box Pizza, LLC v. DJB (2024 FC 1592) provides guidance on the question of special circumstances that can excuse an absence of trademark use in Section...more
After a lengthy public comment and review process, the US Patent & Trademark Office (PTO) announced trademark fee increases effective January 18, 2025. The goal of PTO fee setting is to provide sufficient financial resources...more
Pennsylvania State University has secured wins on the field and in court this football season with a 10-1 football record (and likely a College Football Playoff berth), and a jury verdict in its favor in a lawsuit against...more
Every month, Erise’s trademark attorneys review the latest developments at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, in the courts, and across the corporate world to bring you the stories that you should know about: 9th Cir....more
On November 18, 2024, the USPTO issued a final rule to increase certain trademark filing fees. The fees will take effect January 18, 2025. A full list of the changes, including some discontinued filing options, can be...more
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced on November 18, 2024, that trademark fees will be raised beginning on January 18, 2025 to offset forecasted increases in operating costs....more
Last month, the creators of beloved characters like “Superman” and “Spider-Man” declined to come to their own rescue when their SUPER HERO and SUPER HEROES registrations were cancelled by a default judgment from the U.S....more
In Airbnb Inc v Seth Bolt and Victoria Bolt, the Trademark Trial and Appeals Board (TTAB) ruled in favour of opposer Airbnb Inc., against applicants Seth and Victoria Bolt. The board’s decision was influenced by, among other...more
In a closely watched trademark dispute, a Pennsylvania jury recently held that Vintage Brand LLC (“Vintage Brand”), Sportwear, Inc., and Chad Hartvigson (collectively, the “Defendants”) had infringed Pennsylvania State...more
Effective January 18, 2025, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will implement substantial increases to trademark fees, impacting application filings, post-registration maintenance filings, and Letters of...more
Effective January 18, 2025, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) will update some of its trademark proceedings and fees. The changes aim to provide the USPTO with the additional funding needed to continue...more