IP News: Likelihood of confusion over the “Commanders” name results in a refusal of the Washington team’s trademark application.
Michael Antone
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.
Summer Social on the Road: Annapolis
We enjoyed kicking off summer with a great turnout at our first of three Summer Social events!
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.
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.
Michael Antone to Host IP Webinar
Join us for an upcoming webinar: The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Intellectual Property – Trademarks, Copyrights, Patents and More.
Intellectual Property Trivia
Think you know IP? Test your intellectual property knowledge with IP trivia and interesting tidbits about copyrights, trademarks, patents and more.
Important Notice Regarding 3-Month Response for Trademarks
US Trademark update/reminder: The 3-month response period goes into effect December 1, 2022.
Happy Hour with Chesapeake Corporate Advisors
The sunset didn’t disappoint as colleagues from Chesapeake Corporate Advisors and Nemphos Braue hosted happy hour atop Natty Boh Tower in Baltimore.
NB Law Hosts First VIP Golf Retreat
George Nemphos and Tim Braue hosted the NB VIP Golf Retreat at Hayfields Country Club, inviting colleagues and clients out for an afternoon on the greens.
Some Patent Eligibility Relief May Finally Be on the Way
U.S. Registered Patent Attorney Michael Antone shares insights into the Patent Eligibility Restoration Act of 2022, a bill recently introduced in the U.S. Senate
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February is American Heart Month
Nemphos Braue is a proud supporter of the American Heart Association.
Patents and Packaging: IP in the News
When it comes to patents, be careful what you say, who you say it to and when you say it.
Katelynn Brennan Receives CIPP/US Certification
Congratulations to Katelynn Brennan on earning the Certified Information Privacy Professional/U.S. Private Sector (CIPP/US) accreditation.
