The sweetener found in a popular soda is the subject of a recent court case.
Intellectual Property
US Trademark Registration: Principal or Supplemental?
Filing a trademark? Descriptive or ornamental marks may be registered on the US supplemental register.
IP and Copyright News: The Miles Davis Photograph Saga
IP Attorney Michael Antone weighs in on the court case involving a tattoo of Miles Davis.
Dwayne Johnson’s Acquisition of “The Rock” Trademarks: A Legal Analysis
While specific details of the transaction remain undisclosed, such acquisitions typically involve negotiations between the parties regarding the scope of the trademark rights, financial considerations, and ongoing usage rights.
Increased Scamming on US Trademarks
Scammers are now calling US trademark owners and either offering services that are not needed or pretending to be the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and requesting payment.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and IP – Creator, Infringer, Neither or Both?
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) continues to have an evolving impact on the intellectual property landscape.
Trade Dress Infringement Involving Old Bay
A local company produced a product to parody McCormick & Co.’s Old Bay packaging.
Get Kraken on Securing IP Rights
For the NHL Winter Classic, the Seattle Kraken decided to wear jerseys commemorating the Seattle Metropolitans – but there was a trademark problem.
Big Tech and IP: Google, Twitter, Trademarks and Patents
Lessons abound when it comes to intellectual property cases involving big names in tech.
Copyright Infringement Insights: Ed Sheeran and Getty Images
IP in the news: Our IP attorney provides insights on copyright infringement cases involving Ed Sheeran’s music and Getty Images.
Trademark Troubles for the Washington Football Team
IP News: Likelihood of confusion over the “Commanders” name results in a refusal of the Washington team’s trademark application.
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From trademarks and trade secrets to copyrights, patents and licensing, our expert attorneys provide legal counsel and guidance on IP matters.
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Nationwide Preliminary Injunction on Corporate Transparency Act
The ruling from the federal court in Texas is only a preliminary injunction; so it’s not the final word on the CTA…yet.
Nemphos Braue Represents Clearview Group in Acquisition by Citrin Cooperman
The transaction involved Clearview’s affiliates and entire portfolio, including accounting and IT, auditing, tax advisory, business consulting, and an alternative practice structure for attest services.
Nemphos Braue Named Top Winner for Best Law Firm
For the 4th year in a row, readers voted Nemphos Braue as Best Law Firm for Mergers & Acquisitions and Intellectual Property.
