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IP Tech Knowledgy |May 30, 2019

2019 Revised Patent Subject Matter Eligibility Guidelines More Hospitable to Software

In January, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) adopted The 20...

IP Tech Knowledgy |May 23, 2019

Supreme Court: Trademark Licensee Maintains Rights to Use Mark When Bankrupt Licensor Rejects the License

A trademark licensee is now protected from the license being rescinded if the li...

IP Tech Knowledgy |May 09, 2019

Be Smart When Taking Intellectual Property as Collateral

When a lender takes a security interest in intellectual property, documentation ...

IP Tech Knowledgy |April 25, 2019

Landlord Owning a Tenant’s Trademark: Try It.

Landlords and developers should consider owning the name of their tenants’ estab...

IP Tech Knowledgy |April 11, 2019

Don't Fall for Trademark Renewal Scams

Scam letters soliciting renewal of your federal trademark registrations are more...

IP Tech Knowledgy |March 28, 2019

For Copyright Infringement, Similarity of Expression Must Be Substantial

The test for copyright infringement includes whether the second image is substan...

IP Tech Knowledgy |March 14, 2019

Timely Copyright Registration Essential after Supreme Court Ruling

Obtaining copyright registration is now confirmed as a prerequisite to filing mo...

IP Tech Knowledgy |February 28, 2019

Consider How Arguments to Protect a Trademark Will Impact Your Other Ones

Sometimes you should not push too hard to protect your trademark. Whether you ar...

IP Tech Knowledgy |February 14, 2019

Before Settling IP Litigation, Be Sure the Plaintiff Is the True Owner

When concluding intellectual property litigation – especially as the alleged cop...

IP Tech Knowledgy |January 31, 2019

Secret Sales of Inventions May Invalidate a Later Patent Filing

A secret sale of a device may start the clock running for when patents must be f...