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INSIGHTS FROM AN EXPERT IP ATTORNEY
Educating You to Identify, Protect & Monetize Your Competitive Advantage


What is...a by-pass application?
A by-pass application is another option for entering the US in National Phase of PCT
K P
2 days ago3 min read


Capitulation will not save you
Standing up for the Rule of Law
K P
Apr 232 min read
Trans Day of Visibility
Trans Day of Visibility
K P
Mar 311 min read


Authenticity 2.0 – T.H.I.N.K.
Is it True, Helpful, Important, Necessary and Kind?
K P
Mar 263 min read


What is...the Names Clause?
This is the fifth and final trademark case I will be discussing as part of my 2024 case law wrap-up. In Vidal v. Elster , the issues...
K P
Dec 11, 20242 min read


What is...parody in trademark?
Today's post is about the fourth of five US trademark cases that I will be discussing as part of a Case Law wrap-up for 2024. Stay tuned...
K P
Dec 4, 20243 min read


What is...a limit on USPTO authority to cancel a trademark?
The USPTO's authority to cancel a registered trademark is limited.
K P
Nov 27, 20242 min read


What is...Fair Use in Trademark?
What is Fair Use in Trademark? Chanel v WGACA
K P
Nov 20, 20243 min read


What is...the reach of the Lanham Act?
Today's post is about the first of five US trademark cases that I will be discussing as part of a Case Law wrap-up for 2024. Stay tuned...
K P
Nov 13, 20242 min read


What is...the value of getting involved in your community?
Getting involved helps to alleviate the dread one feels as a major election looms closer. It helps to feel we have done something...
K P
Oct 23, 20241 min read


What is...a practice tip for .docx?
.docx practice tip
K P
Oct 16, 20241 min read


Do you need to conduct a trademark search?
Trademark searches are a cost effective and important step in IP protection.
K P
Sep 3, 20241 min read


Do you need to register for copyright?
federal copyright registration provides enhanced protection
K P
Aug 21, 20241 min read


Can you file a trademark application on your own?
Yes and No. Or, as we lawyers are fond of saying...it depends. Let me explain. Trademark applications are deceptively simple. You might...
K P
Aug 14, 20242 min read


What is...the NICE classification?
The Nice Classification (NCL), established by the Nice Agreement (1957), is an international classification of goods and services applied...
K P
Aug 7, 20241 min read


What is...work/life balance?
In the last two years my family has experienced some rough patches, but hope never left. It was a whisper at times, but it was always...
K P
Jul 31, 20241 min read


Happy Anniversary to KPIP Law!
This a a post about our 4th anniversary as a women-owned small business.
K P
Jul 24, 20241 min read


What is...the Supplemental vs the Principal Trademark Register?
The Principal and Supplemental Registers are two separate trademark registers maintained by the USPTO.
K P
Jun 19, 20242 min read


What is...PRIDE to you?
PRIDE is an important reminder that we all belong and there is still work to be done to achieve equality
K P
Jun 12, 20241 min read


AIPLA's June CLE - USPTO AI Guidelines
AI Guidelines AIPLA CLE
K P
Jun 5, 20241 min read
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