Worldwide: Trademark

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) became a hot commodity at the start of the decade, in part due to the headlining popularity of Yuga Labs’ 2021 Bored Ape Yacht Club (“BAYC”), a digital artwork collection of NFTs...

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...

Celebrities like Taylor Swift and Matthew McConaughey are pioneering a novel legal strategy to combat AI-generated deepfakes by filing federal trademark applications for their voices and likenesses.

Buc-ee's continues its aggressive trademark enforcement strategy with another legal dispute over a logo featuring a cartoon animal in a circular design. This case examines the legal standard of likelihood of confusion and explores why consistent brand protection matters for businesses with distinctive visual identities.

L'Oréal's successful challenge of 705 domain names in a single UDRP proceeding reveals how cybersquatting has evolved from simple domain reselling to sophisticated brand exploitation schemes.

Picture this. It is June 2026, your place in LA, Miami, or Kansas City is full, the TVs are finally behaving, and your staff has perfected the art of pouring and pivoting when a match swings in two minutes.

Intellectual property education is becoming increasingly vital for preparing students to thrive in today's innovation-driven economy.

Taylor Swift's disciplined approach to trademark protection offers valuable lessons for Washington business owners.