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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


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...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...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
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