Patents Expose Celebs!!!
They often make it look so easy when celebrities entertain us in their movies, songs and dance routines. What we fail to typically appreciate are the intense production aspects behind what we see and hear. Many celebrities are involved in the production of their own works. On occasion, their involvement has led to unique innovations, […]
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Understanding Intellectual Property Rights for Custom Merchandise
If you’re designing and selling custom merchandise, you already know that your branding is everything. Whether it’s your logo, catchy slogan, or unique designs on hats and T-shirts, it’s those elements that set you apart from the competition and make your brand memorable. But did you know that without the right legal protections, anyone can […]
Samsung Ordered to Pay $118M for Netlist Patents Infringement
Samsung Ordered to Pay $118M for Netlist Patents Infringement. A federal jury in Marshall, Texas, awarded $118 million in damages to Netlist, a computer memory company, in a patent infringement lawsuit against Samsung Electronics concerning technology designed to enhance data processing in high-performance memory products. This verdict follows a previous ruling in which Samsung was […]
Paul, Weiss Appoints Liz Stotland Weiswasser and Anish R. Desai as Partners in Litigation Department in New York
Paul, Weiss Appoints Liz Stotland Weiswasser and Anish R. Desai as Partners in Litigation Department in New York. Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP has announced the appointment of Elizabeth “Liz” Stotland Weiswasser and Anish R. Desai as partners in its Litigation Department, based in New York. Liz will also serve as co-chair of […]
Latham & Watkins Advises Evertec on Acquisition of GranData
Latham & Watkins Advises Evertec on Acquisition of GranData. Latham & Watkins LLP has provided legal counsel to EVERTEC, Inc. in its successful acquisition of GranData, a leading data analytics firm based in Mexico. EVERTEC, a prominent full-service transaction processor and financial technology provider with a strong presence in Latin America, Puerto Rico, and the […]
Unlocking Opportunities: How the Unitary Patent System Benefits Life Sciences SMEs
Unlocking Opportunities: How the Unitary Patent System Benefits Life Sciences SMEs An Interview with Ian Bryan The introduction of the Unitary Patent System marks a pivotal shift in European patent law, offering significant advantages for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the life sciences sector. Ian Bryan, a seasoned patent attorney and founder of Assimilate […]
Branding – For You, Personally
Business lawyers – your clients’ products are known by their brands. We’ve written many times about the tools you can use as a company’s attorney to help your clients build value by insightful trademark selection, appropriate trademark use, and successful trademark registration. But … what about your brand? A product’s trademark is intimately tied to […]
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A Commentary on AI and Patent Law
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been newsworthy in our recent, 24/7 news cycles. Will AI harm us? Will AI eliminate human jobs, or provide shelter, food, and clothing so humans need not work? Some suggest that AI may turn against humans. You can rest easy; we will not go into those issues. Instead, we will focus […]
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Guarding the Brand: Intellectual Property Challenges in Sports
Athletes and major sports organizations aren’t just participants in a game; they are powerful global brands that capture the hearts and attention of millions. Their influence extends far beyond the field, drawing fans into a world where every game, piece of merchandise and social media interaction matters. With great influence comes great responsibility, especially when […]
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A (Donut) Hole in U.S. Trademark Enforcement
In the late 1950s – near the tail end of the baby boomer birth year bracket – the USA had just started construction of the nationwide interstate highway system, all telephones had rotary dials, there was no cable/satellite TV, to buy food you went to the grocery store and likely paid cash, and if you […]
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Stretching IP: How the Father of Pilates Missed an Opportunity
A cat stretched in a barracks; a prisoner observed this and then developed an invention that left a considerable mark on society. Who was the cat? No one really knows. Who was the prisoner? His name was Joseph Pilates. Sound familiar? Invention creation is intriguing and could be considered situational. For example, consider: (1) a […]
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Brands on the Run: Food Truck Trademarks
Last century, when we were kids and it came to mobile food our choices were limited – there were hot dog pushcarts, the musical ice cream man truck, and maybe an occasional trailer that had been converted into a walk-away diner. In the 1970s, taco trucks started showing up on the West Coast (LA), but […]
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