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First-to-File vs. First-to-Use. Why Understanding the Difference Can Save Your Brand

For many business owners, securing a trademark seems straightforward: create a brand, use it in the marketplace, and your rights are protected. While that may be true in the United States, trademark protection works very differently in most other countries. Understanding the distinction between first-to-use and first-to-file trademark systems is critical for any business that …

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Fusiones, Adquisiciones y Propiedad Intelectual: Protegiendo Marcas y Derechos de Autor en la Era de la IA

A medida que las empresas continúan creciendo a través de fusiones, adquisiciones e inversiones estratégicas, las marcas registradas y los derechos de autor se han convertido en algunos de los activos más valiosos dentro de cualquier transacción. Este fue uno de los temas principales de la conferencia 2026 The Business of M&A: Navigating the Convergence …

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M&A and Intellectual Property: Protecting Trademark and Copyright Assets in the Age of AI

As businesses continue to grow through mergers, acquisitions, and strategic investments, trademarks and copyrights are becoming some of the most valuable assets in any transaction. This was a major focus of the 2026 The Business of M&A: Navigating the Convergence of Intangible Assets and Capital in the Age of AI Conference held last month in …

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Trademark Appeals Board: “CHATGPT” Is Descriptive but Can Still Be Registered ⚖️

On March 4, 2026, the U.S. Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) issued a decision in In re OpenAI OpCo, LLC, addressing whether the mark CHATGPT can be registered as a trademark in the United States. The Board agreed with the USPTO that “CHATGPT” is descriptive, meaning the name directly describes the technology behind the …

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Want to Trademark a Sound? Here’s How Brands Like Intel, NBC, and MGM Did It

When you think of a trademark, you might picture a logo, wordmark, or slogan. But did you know that a sound can also be protected as a trademark? From the deep roar of MGM’s lion to NBC’s iconic three-note chimes to Intel’s futuristic audio logo, sound marks are a powerful way for brands to stand …

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