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Read on for a discussion of legal issues arising from the resale, customization, and upcycling of luxury goods.

Playing music during political campaign events creates atmosphere. However, recording artists frequently object to the use of their music.

Earlier this month, the US Supreme Court delivered its ruling in the case of Vidal v. Elster. Learn about the impact of this decision

Read on for an explanation of what you should know about the Court’s anticipated ruling in Vidal v Elste

How the modified Rogers test was recently applied by a district court in MetaBirkins.

Musicians who collaborate and form a band may not be aware of business issues like taking steps to protect their intellectual property

In June, the US Supreme Court delivered its ruling in the case of Abitron Austria GMBH v. Hetronic Int’l, Inc., which concerned whether a US

Intellectual property, or “IP,” can be one of the most valuable assets of a business. Identifying and protecting your IP is essential.

The USPTO recently changed the time period to respond to trademark office actions from six months to three months from the date of the...

Building on a previous article about trademark searches, I elaborate on some of the new vendors and opportunities available to...

Counterfeiting continues to be a serious problem for United States businesses. While concrete numbers are difficult to obtain, a Library...

The legalization of cannabis across the country creates both new opportunities for business and new risks. Read on for tips on name selecti

Not all trademark disputes take place in court. Learn about TTAB and tips for streamlining TTAB cases using Alternating Case Resolution.

Two recently enacted statutes, the Trademark Modernization Act of 2020 (TMA) and the Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement (CASE

Effective January 2, 2021, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) increased fees in trademark matters and changed some of...

The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board is seeking input on whether its standard protective order, which is applicable in all Opposition and...

trademark search basics, and why it is generally a good idea to have an attorney obtain and review a comprehensive trademark search.