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Trademark Law in the United States Updated: What Brand Owners Should Know
05 Nov

Trademark Law in the United States Updated: What Brand Owners Should Know

The Trademark Modernization Act of 2020 (“TMA”) took effect on December 18, 2021, and it established new processes for eliminating redundant trademarks from the federal trademark register as well as amending current trademark law guidelines. By clearing out the federal trademark register and enabling the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) the power to speed the registration process, the TMA makes it easier for genuine businesses to register their marks. Brand owners who are not utilizing their trademarks [...]

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Advantages and considerations for patent prosecution in the US, EU, China, and Singapore under the Patent Prosecution Highway
19 Oct

Advantages and considerations for patent prosecution in the US, EU, China, and Singapore under the Patent Prosecution Highway

The Patent Prosecution Highway, or PPH, is a set of initiatives implemented by cooperating patent offices throughout the world to speed up patent prosecution in the countries where the cooperating patent offices are located. PPH enables cooperating patent offices to share information and profit from the efforts of other collaborating patent offices, minimizing examination workload and increasing patent quality. If a patent application previously submitted with a participating patent office satisfies specific standards, it can be fast-tracked in another collaborating [...]

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11 Aug

The problem of different compensation of inventors in multi-jurisdictional inventorship

When an invention is invented, it’s highly unusual for just one inventor to do all the work. Instead, the main inventor often requires a lot of assistants to help him/her with all the minor stuff. In addition, for some cases, when the invention is on the world level, the assistants might be from multi-jurisdictional but normally, the employees from those multi-jurisdictional companies will get a different compensation or reward for their efforts and create a problem of unfair compensation. As [...]

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Navigating AI-Assisted Inventions: USPTO Releases Vital Guidance for Patent Applicant
29 Jun

Navigating AI-Assisted Inventions: USPTO Releases Vital Guidance for Patent Applicant

In a landmark move shaping the landscape of intellectual property, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently issued comprehensive guidance on the determination of “inventorship” in the context of artificial intelligence-assisted inventions. Released on February 13, 2024, this guidance serves as a crucial resource for inventors leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) in the creation process of their innovations, offering clarity on the intricate intersection of AI and patent law. Key Takeaways: Human Inventorship: The cornerstone of the guidance reaffirms that under [...]

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21 Jun

Notable points at INTA 2024

The International Trademark Association (INTA) 2024 Annual Meeting, set to take place in Atlanta, Georgia from May 18-22, promises to be a major event for professionals in the intellectual property (IP) and trademark fields. The event is themed around “The Business of Innovation” and features a comprehensive educational program with over 100 speakers and moderators, including 40 brand representatives. The program is structured into two main tracks—IP and Innovation, and Business—each with several thematic journeys to help attendees tailor their [...]

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08 Jun

Is watching pirated movies illegal in the United States?

Watching pirated movies is generally considered illegal in most countries and territories. However, whether it constitutes a legal violation and whether viewers can be punished depends on the laws of each country and the trends in enforcement at different times. For instance, although the law may recognize watching pirated movies as illegal, the prevalence of such behavior can make enforcement difficult. As a result, the public may come to view watching pirated movies as a natural behavior over time. In some [...]

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Required documents of Trademark renewal in the US
29 May

Required documents of Trademark renewal in the US

When you file a required maintenance document, you’ll submit a signed declaration saying that you’re continuing to use your trademark with the goods and services in your registration. You’ll also submit one sample of your your trademark for each class of goods or services. Required maintenance documents You should determine your maintenance document if you meet the requirements to maintain your registration. If your registration gets audited, you’ll need to provide more proof of use. If you don’t provide acceptable proof [...]

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USPTO Introduces Pre-Prosecution Pilot Service to Facilitate Patent Application Review
04 May

USPTO Introduces Pre-Prosecution Pilot Service to Facilitate Patent Application Review

To enhance accessibility and streamline the patent application process, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has rolled out a pioneering Pre-Prosecution Pilot service. This innovative initiative aims to provide inventors, particularly those new to the patenting process, with a preemptive review of their patent applications before submission. Often, the complexities and costs associated with patent filing have been excessively high for many individuals, especially those without prior experience or extensive resources. The fundamental objective of the Pre-Prosecution Pilot [...]

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Accelerated Patent Grant (APG) Program: Streamlining Patent Processes Between IMPI and USPTO
22 Apr

Accelerated Patent Grant (APG) Program: Streamlining Patent Processes Between IMPI and USPTO

In an era where innovation drives economies and shapes industries, the importance of securing patents cannot be overstated. Recognizing this, the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI) has taken a significant step forward with the introduction of the Accelerated Patent Grant (APG) program. This collaborative initiative with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) aims to expedite the patent-granting process for applications filed in both Mexico and the United States, under specific conditions. Eligibility Criteria The APG program offers a streamlined [...]

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The procedure of Trademark Renewal in the US
18 Apr

The procedure of Trademark Renewal in the US

Once you own a trademark registration, you must do a few important things to renew the trademark when it is about to expire. Below is some useful information that can help you have an in-depth understanding about its specific timeline in US. Grant, validity term and trademark renewal The term of a registered trademark in the U.S. is ten years from the date of registration. A U.S. trademark registration may be renewed for periods of ten years so long as the [...]

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