Trademark scams have become increasingly sophisticated, targeting business owners through email, postal mail, and text messages. These fraudulent schemes can cost you hundreds or thousands of dollars...
The intersection of intellectual property law and collegiate athletics has reached a historic turning point. The recent approval of the House v. NCAA settlement represents the most significant...
Section 101 of the Patent Act, establishes the foundation for what constitutes patentable subject matter in the United States. The seemingly straightforward language – “Whoever invents or discovers...
When businesses discover that competitors are using confusingly similar marks, the immediate instinct is often to file a trademark infringement lawsuit. However, before rushing to court, trademark...
Copyright cases require plaintiffs to prove specific elements to establish a valid claim. Understanding these requirements is necessary for both copyright holders seeking to protect their work and...
The zone of interest test is a component of the standing analysis in trademark litigation, serving as a gatekeeper to determine which parties may pursue claims under the federal Lanham Act. This...
The doctrine of foreign equivalents represents one of the more nuanced areas of trademark law, sitting at the intersection of linguistic analysis, consumer perception, and legal precedent. This...
Copyright law protects original works of authorship, but the definition of “originality” often creates layers of confusion among creators and authors (referred to as “authors”). At its core, the...
The Controversy In late May 2025, President Trump fired Shira Perlmutter, who led the U.S. Copyright Office. This was just days after he also dismissing the Librarian of Congress, Carla Hayden. The...
The false suggestion doctrine is a limitation on trademark registration, designed to protect the public from misleading associations with recognized entities or symbols. Overview Section 2(a) of the...