The sweetener found in a popular soda is the subject of a recent court case.
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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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Nemphos Braue Client Sunairio Closes Significant Financing Round
Investors in this round included Buoyant Ventures, Constellation Technology Ventures and MassMutual Ventures’ Climate Tech Fund.
Harford County Public Library Foundation Elects Matthew L. Allison to Board of Directors
Harford County Public Library Foundation has elected Matthew L. Allison to serve on its board for a three-year term.
DOJ Petitions Supreme Court on CTA Injunction
A New Year’s update: The U.S. Supreme Court has been asked to weigh in on the CTA saga.
