You open TikTok and see a video built around a catchy phrase. By the next day, the phrase is everywhere. Thousands of users have incorporated it into their videos, businesses...
Introduction The first step in deciding what to patent has nothing to do with patents, or the law. It involves a thorough analysis of your business and a determination of what...
The petition for certiorari in Thomas D. Foster, APC v. Stewart presents far more than a routine trademark refusal. What began as an intent to use application for the mark...
In the new era of artificial intelligence (AI), accompanied by those willing to use AI for malicious or harmful purpose, such as deepfakes or misinformation, it is wise to cast...
The United States patent system rests on legal precision and ethical fairness. One area where these ideals clash is the treatment of omitted inventors. Currently, failing to name a proper...
Bertini vs. Apple Inc. At least as early as June 2015, Apple Inc. began using ‘Apple Music’ and applied for the trademark (U.S. Application No. 86/659,444) in class 041 including several...
Some things about that trademark you want to file: At KMD, we file a lot of trademarks. Literally thousands over the years. We enjoy it, as it is a nice, cost-effective,...
Often, clients desire trademark protection in multiple countries. When deciding how to register the same mark in multiple foreign countries, there are a couple of options: (1) file applications in...
Aloft Media came to my attention about a year ago, when a colleague sent me a copy of a C&D letter received regarding a couple of patents. If you are...