On June 9, 2026, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an order vacating the recent Sedlik v. Von Drachenberg case, which we discussed on the blog. In that opinion, the three-judge panel held...
The global patent system was designed during the Industrial Revolution to reward human ingenuity and foster technological progress. But today, we find ourselves in the midst of an AI revolution,...
While the legal battles between generative AI and copyright have dominated the headlines, a secondary, equally volatile storm is brewing in the world of intellectual property: trademarks. Trademarks...
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...