top of page
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
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...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?
P is for Personal safety. Pride is an important time for many of us to come together and feel a sense of belonging. Increasingly, many of...
K P
Jun 12, 20241 min read
What is...a reason to engage outside IP counsel?
KPIP Law acts as Outside IP Counsel to small and medium companies in the US and around the world.
K P
May 29, 20241 min read
What is...a great US IP Associate?
KPIP Law acts as a US IP Associate handling patent, trademark and copyright with a single point of contact.
K P
May 22, 20241 min read
What is...a benefit of having a Fractional IP Counsel?
Fractional IP counsel provides expert IP legal services at a flat monthly fee.
K P
May 8, 20241 min read
What is...an IP audit? Do you need one?
KPIP Law wants to help you get a grasp on and protect what you've built. An important piece of the puzzle is understanding what IP assets...
K P
May 1, 20241 min read
What is...something you need to consider when buying or selling a business? IP due diligence.
KPIP Law aims to provide dynamic solutions and representation to help you manage new ventures from start to finish. Whether it is a sale...
K P
Apr 24, 20241 min read
What is...something you can do to set your company up for worldwide success? IP Management
Identify, Protect & Monetize your IP. That is our tagline and we take it very seriously. KPIP Law will help you navigate international IP...
K P
Apr 10, 20241 min read
What is...important to consider when you launch a new product or service? IP Strategy.
Having a skilled and dedicated IP attorney adds significant value to your business. Here are some things to consider before launching a...
K P
Apr 3, 20241 min read
bottom of page