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In today’s digital-first world, trademarks are more visible—and vulnerable—than ever. Social-media platforms offer powerful brand exposure, but they also present new challenges for protecting your intellectual property. ...more
Baylor University filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against Boston University, claiming that Boston’s use of an “interlocking BU” logo is confusingly similar to Baylor’s federally registered trademark, that also features...more
On this episode of Trending Now – An IP Podcast, Carmelle Alipio and Janet Cho discuss one of the most effective tools for enforcing intellectual property rights: the cease-and-desist letter. They break down the essentials,...more
In the realm of professional associations, establishing a strong and recognizable brand is crucial. Trademarks and service marks are essential tools that not only protect your association's brand but also enhance its...more
In the ever-expanding landscape of e-commerce, the presence of unauthorized resellers can pose significant threats to a brand’s reputation and bottom line. Brands should take a proactive approach in combatting unauthorized...more
Smart product manufacturers invest in protecting their intellectual property rights. Preventing and addressing counterfeit and infringing products on an ongoing basis should be prioritized as a core function of their...more
The rapid adoption of generative artificial intelligence (AI) presents both unique opportunities and challenges for trademark and brand owners. By harnessing AI’s potential, businesses can accelerate the branding process by...more
There once was a company named Zotz, Which created toys for tots, The newest toy, named Ketter™, Recalled after a cease and desist letter, Oh my, no trademark search, CEO Zotz? First published in Inside magazine,...more
So, you’ve identified a party infringing on your brand’s intellectual property rights, and in response, you issue a cease-and-desist letter to the infringer. What you say in that letter is just as important as how you say it....more
Bodum USA, Inc. manufacturers the Chambord French press, a nonelectric coffeemaker (Full disclosure: the author once owned a Bodum French press. It produced objectively delicious coffee). A French press is a cylindrical...more