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


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


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


AIPLA Programs
I am so honored to be a member of the Online Programs Committee for AIPLA. In this committee, I have been able to coordinate amazing...
K P
May 15, 20241 min read


What is coming in 2025...increased fees for patents and trademarks in the US.
Recently, the USPTO has announced under a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) a proposed increase to many trademark and patent fees in...
K P
Apr 17, 20241 min read
2023 - Top 10 changes to US Patent Prosecution
Commissioner Vidal has had a very busy year and we have seen several initiatives come to fruition this year and others will be coming...
K P
Dec 4, 20231 min read


What is...something you are thankful for?
This week marks Thanksgiving in the US. While it is nice to take the time then to reflect on what we are grateful for, I for one, believe...
K P
Nov 22, 20231 min read


Making a CASE for the “Small Claims” Copyright Claims Board
Copyright is a federal right granted under the Constitution. Copyright registration is administered through the Copyright Office....
K P
Sep 26, 20235 min read


Authenticity
So here's the deal. Until now I have never liked a picture of myself. One reason might be that until recently I had yet to find the...
K P
Aug 4, 20232 min read


Thoughts on turning 3
Three years ago, amidst a global pandemic I was forced to make a decision. I could stay where I was merely tolerated or I could trust in...
K P
Aug 1, 20231 min read


How does the use of gAI intersect with Copyright in the US?
The use of generative Artificial Intelligence (gAI) is a rapidly increasing due to its widespread availability. These gAI programs use...
K P
Jun 12, 20236 min read
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