The landscape of intellectual property has been fundamentally disrupted. Generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools have altered the creativity process, enabling anyone with an internet connection...
This blog posting will briefly discuss geographical indications (GIs), a somewhat little-known intellectual property right. What are geographical indications? It is a collective IP right — belonging...
While the statute, 35 U.S.C. §256, provides a mechanism to correct inventorship after a patent has issued, a recent Federal Circuit decision, Fortress Iron, LP v. Digger Specialties, Inc., serves as...
On March 25, 2026, the United States Supreme Court issued the unanimous, landmark decision in Cox Communications, Inc. v. Sony Music Entertainment, reversing a $1 billion jury verdict against Cox, a...
For an artist – or, the author in copyright law – the work is more than just paint on canvas or files on a drive; it is a legal asset. Without a clear roadmap for what happens when you pass away,...
In the world of intellectual property prosecution, receiving a Notice of Allowance (NOA) from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is generally a reason to celebrate. Normally, it...
In the world of branding, not all trademarks are created equal. While you might have a dozen different names for specific products, there is often one name that rules them all – the House Mark. Think...
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to deny Stephen Thaler’s petition for writ of certiorari in Thaler v. Perlmutter effectively solidifies – at least for now – the human authorship requirement as the...
In the world of trademark law, there is a common misconception that simply using a word or logo on a product makes it a mark. However, the USPTO often issue a failure-to-function refusal – a...
In a fresh precedential ruling on January 22, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit reinforced a difficult truth for software patent owners: describing a “cool result” is not the...