Worldwide: Trademark

A Boston-based jewelry brand's transition from Coastal Caviar to CLUB COASTAL demonstrates how resolving one trademark dispute can lead directly into another. The rebranding effort now faces potential conflicts with existing COASTAL registrations...

California’s Senate Bill 54 (“SB 54”) requires producers of single-use packaging and plastic food service ware (collectively, “Covered Materials”) to reduce the use of such materials and ensure full recyclability...

Vietnam’s economic rise has been one of the defining stories of the last decade. With GDP growth averaging over 6% annually and a population of over 100 million, the country is increasingly recognized as a cornerstone of global supply chain operations. Vietnam’s rapidly expanding middle class—projected to reach 56 million people by 2030—has also fueled a booming consumer market that international brands are eager to enter.

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has undergone significant transformations in recent months, from administrative policy shifts to the integration of artificial intelligence in patent examination processes. How are these changes reshaping the landscape for intellectual property practitioners, and what do new policies on examiner interviews, application backlogs, and Inter Partes Review mean for patent prosecution strategies?

As AI-generated voice and likeness technologies become more sophisticated, public figures are turning to trademark law for protection against impersonation. This episode examines Matthew McConaughey's recent trademark...

In a decision with major implications for brand strategy, the High Court of Australia has upheld a high bar for traders to adopt a brand name “honestly”.

Explore how some of Britain's most iconic brands—from Burberry's distinctive plaid to Harry Potter's magical empire—have navigated the complex landscape of U.S. trademark law.

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping legal frameworks, business operations, and regulatory landscapes across multiple sectors. From landmark litigation testing the boundaries of AI liability to state and federal lawmakers racing to establish governance standards, the technology is forcing courts, regulators, and companies to confront unprecedented questions around accountability, transparency, and constitutional rights.

Taylor Swift, Matthew McConaughey, and Usain Bolt are pioneering a novel approach to combat unauthorized AI-generated content by leveraging trademark rights in unprecedented ways. These celebrities are registering their images, voices, and catchphrases as trademarks to supplement traditional intellectual property protections. Can trademark law provide the legal framework needed to fight against AI-generated deepfakes and unauthorized digital impersonations?