Category: The IP Update

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Jan08

2018 Mississippi Franchise Law Recap

Nov29

USPTO Trademark Tips for Franchisors

Apr24

The PTAB Giveth, and the PTAB Can Constitutionally Taketh Away

Nov15

Focus on Trademarks and Antitrust: Judge Favors FTC over 1-800 Contacts in Keyword Advertising Case

Oct12

Aug28

Federal Court Says a Great Website Comes with Great ADA Responsibility

Jul03

Caught with your hand in the Trademark cookie jar? A good defense – fair use

May23

Patent Venue After TC Heartland: Where Do We Go From Here?

May01

.health Domain Names Available Soon

Mar22

Mind the “Gap”: Laches No Defense to Claims for Patent Damages

Feb23

Supreme Court Confirms that One is Still the Loneliest Number

Jan19

Good Changes to Rhode Island Franchise Law (but Don’t Forget to Update Your FDD)

Dec29

I Don’t Like Your Trademark Application

Nov03

Attention All Federal Trademark Owners!

Oct24

Trademark Infringement in Keyword Advertising: 1-800 Contacts Brings Things into Focus

Sep02

Franchisee d/b/a Franchisor’s Trademark: The Fictitious Name Registration

Aug05

The Water in Rio Isn’t the Only Thing to Worry About – So Are Olympic Hashtags

Jul20

Intellectual Property and Brexit