For the NHL Winter Classic, the Seattle Kraken decided to wear jerseys commemorating the Seattle Metropolitans – but there was a trademark problem.
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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.
New IP Resources Added
From trademarks and trade secrets to copyrights, patents and licensing, our expert attorneys provide legal counsel and guidance on IP matters.
Nemphos Braue Once Again Named Best Law Firm for Intellectual Property and M&A
The Daily Record’s Reader Rankings for 2023 are in – and Nemphos Braue is a winner for Best Law Firm!
Welcome Corporate Associate Michelle Varkey
Bringing experience from large law firms, corporations, hospitals, and state and local organizations, Michelle Varkey joins Nemphos Braue LLC as its newest Corporate Associate.
Jack Daniel’s and Bad Spaniels: When Parody Becomes Costly
VIP Products introduced a squeaky, chewable dog toy designed to look like a bottle of Jack Daniel’s whiskey. The Supreme Court has weighed in.
Should AI be Recognized as an Inventor on Patents?
The intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and intellectual property raises many legal questions – and the answers aren’t yet clearly defined.
The Unitary Patent is Coming to Europe June 1, 2023 – Are You Ready?
The UPCA affects the patent rights of ALL patent owners with patents granted by the European Patent Office (EPO) and patent applicants with pending applications in the EPO. If you are a current EP patent owner, the time to act is NOW.
What’s in a Name? The Prince Brand Lives On
In addition to trademarking his name symbol, Prince’s song “Purple Rain” was the subject of legal action.
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CTA Update: New Deadline Now in Effect
BOI reporting requirements under the CTA are back in effect. The new deadline for most reporting companies is now March 21, 2025.
Trade Secrets and MedTech: IP in the News
The decision in a lawsuit involving Insulet’s Omnipod insulin pumps provides a vivid reminder on the value of trade secrets and the need to protect them.
MedTech M&A is Poised for Growth
In MedTech Dive, Nemphos Braue highlights 5 reasons why healthcare mergers, acquisitions, JVs and other transactions – especially in the MedTech space – are poised to increase.
