Last week we attended the American Bar Association Annual “ABA-IPL Copyright Meeting at the U.S. Copyright Office”. We had the opportunity to hear from the Director of the US Copyright Office on Key Updates on AI and Copyrightability. Key Takeaways from the 2025 Copyright Office Report Human Authorship Remains a Core Requirement The Copyright Office …
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has officially implemented a revised trademark fee structure, which went into effect on Saturday, January 18, 2025. These changes impact a variety of trademark processes, including application filings, intent-to-use filings, and post-registration maintenance. Whether you are managing pending trademarks or maintaining registered marks, it is crucial to understand …
El 2 de diciembre de 2024, el presidente Joe Biden promulgó la Ley H.R. 1505, conocida como “Ley de 2023 para que Estados Unidos no Reconozca Marcas Robadas.” Esta legislación busca proteger los derechos de propiedad intelectual y abordar el legado de marcas confiscadas durante expropiaciones gubernamentales, particularmente en Cuba. La ley refuerza las prohibiciones …
On December 2, 2024, President Joe Biden signed into law H.R. 1505, the “No Stolen Trademarks Honored in America Act of 2023,” an important measure to protect intellectual property rights and address the legacy of trademarks confiscated during government seizures, particularly in Cuba. This legislation strengthens prohibitions against enforcing or validating trademarks connected to confiscated …
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Whether a Halloween costume infringes on trademark or copyrights depends on several factors, including the specific design of the costume, its branding, and how it’s marketed. This applies to the commercialization of costumes, no to personal use. Use of Copyrighted or Trademarked Characters or Logos Risk of Infringement: If a costume directly replicates a character’s distinct …
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Section 2(e)(1) Mere Descriptiveness Refusals – What It Means and How to Avoid It Understanding Section 2(e)(1) RefusalsThe United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) often issues refusals under Section 2(e)(1) of the Lanham Act when a mark is deemed “merely descriptive” of the goods or services. This refusal arises if the trademark directly describes …
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