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Avoid Costly Mistakes: Why Every Business Should Do A Trademark Search Before Choosing A Brand Name

Selecting a brand name or logo is one of the most exciting steps in building your business identity. But skipping a trademark search can turn that excitement into a costly mistake.

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Michael Best

What The Getty Images vs. Stability AI Decision Means For Tech Leaders

The UK High Court concluded that generative AI models do not store copies...

United States Technology

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Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP

Early TM Screening: The EUIPO's New AI Tool For Pre-filing Trade Mark Checks

An interesting new development at the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO): the launch of what they describe as a new AI-based "Early Screening Tool" that provides a quick, automated indication of potential issues with a proposed trade mark application before filing.

United States IP

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Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Additional Nelson Mullins Alerts

On October 16, 2025, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued a proposed rulemaking notice regarding significant changes to the procedures for instituting inter partes review (IPR) proceedings.

United States IP

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Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

The Shape Of The Season: Holiday Insights On Nontraditional Trademarks

United States IP

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Perkins Coie LLP

The Importance Of Conducting Trademark Clearances

United States IP

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Harris Sliwoski

Help Your Clients Find You: Register Your Trademark As A DotBrand Top-Level Domain

United States IP

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Stites & Harbison PLLC

Is Wondermum (The App, Not The Name) Too Similar To Wonder Woman?

United States IP

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Marks Gray

Who Owns University-Created Art? A Work Made For Hire Showdown Offers A Cautionary Tale For Higher Ed

United States IP

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Thompson Coburn LLP

USPTO And Other Resources Offer IP And Business Assistance To Veterans And Military Personnel

United States IP

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Klemchuk

USPTO Offers Path To Faster Patent Examination Through New Pilot Program

United States IP

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Lando & Anastasi

Fifth Circuit Holds No Immunity For Attorney Fraud, Vacates Damages Over Missing Analysis, And Flags Seventh Amendment Jury Trial Question

United States Criminal

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Irwin IP

Scaling A Business Through Strategic IP Partnerships And Brand Licensing

United States IP

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Mayer Brown

Is There A Presumption Of Unity Of Control In Trademark Law?

United States IP

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Keener & Associates PC

Control, Creativity, Closure: The Mediation Advantage

United States Litigation

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JAMS

Green And Spiegel Partner Ksenia Maiorova Secures Major Win In NIL Visa Lawsuit

United States Immigration

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Green and Spiegel

Tariffs, Contracts And The Negotiation Imperative: Why The Old Playbook Won't Work

United States International

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JAMS

Importing Steel Into Mexico A Pillar Of Compliance For Suppliers Trading With Mexico

United States International

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Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

Why Direct Student-Athlete Payments Create An Immigration Crisis For Universities

United States Immigration

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Green and Spiegel

Prosecution History Negates Finding Of Patent Infringement In Mixed Decision On Patent, Trademark, And Trade Dress

In Focus Products Group International, LLC v. Kartri Sales Co., Inc., the Federal Circuit issued a mixed decision in an appeal raising multiple issues, including patent infringement, trademark infringement, trade dress...

United States IP

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Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP

The Federal Circuit Will Not Disrupt The USPTO's New Era Of Discretionary Denials

In a trio of rulings on Nov. 6, 2025, the Federal Circuit delivered a clear message: discretionary denial of Inter Partes Review (IPR) petitions is unreviewable on appeal.

United States IP

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BakerHostetler

IP Frameworks In Contracts For Emerging Technologies

Emerging technologies, almost by definition, involve unpredictable challenges, risks and rewards.

United States IP

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Mayer Brown

How "Don't Mess With Texas" Became An Iconic Brand — And A Trademark Law Success Story

Few slogans in American history have carried as much weight, attitude, and staying power as "Don't Mess With Texas."...

United States IP

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Klemchuk

Trademark Law Alert--Trade Association Lacked Standing To Challenge Trademark Registration

United States IP

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Cowan Liebowitz & Latman PC

How To Respond If Someone Files An IP Complaint Against You At A Tradeshow? [Part 2 Of "Your Tradeshow IP Protection Playbook" Series]

United States IP

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Taft Stettinius & Hollister

What Can You Do If Your Competitor Is Using Your IP At A Tradeshow? [Part 1 Of "Your Tradeshow IP Protection Playbook" Series]

United States IP

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Taft Stettinius & Hollister

Leadership In The Law: Fireside Chat With Tom Shinnick, Co-General Counsel At Golub Capital (Video)

United States IP

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Mayer Brown

Maximizing Success And Avoiding Common Pitfalls In Trademark Mediation

United States IP

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Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Selecting Who Sues: Picking The Proper Party For Offensive Trademark Litigation

United States IP

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Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

USPTO's Streamlined Claim Set Pilot Program: Accelerating Patent Approvals

United States IP

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Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP

USPTO Introduces AI-Assisted Prior Art Search: Key Details For Applicants

United States IP

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Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP

Your Trademark, Their Domain: Why UDRP Matters

United States IP

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Michael Best

PTAB Presentation Regarding Director Institution – Slides And Rough Transcript

United States IP

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Jones Day

USPTO's Streamlined Claim Set Pilot Program: Accelerating Patent Approvals

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) launched a new pilot program to reduce examination delays for certain patent applications starting October 27.

United States IP

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Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP

USPTO Introduces AI-Assisted Prior Art Search: Key Details For Applicants

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) introduced the Automated Search Pilot Program, designed to give applicants early access to AI-generated prior art searches before substantive examination.

United States IP

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Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP

Your Trademark, Their Domain: Why UDRP Matters

In today's digital marketplace, domain names are more than just technical identifiers. They are critical brand assets that can influence customer trust...

United States IP

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Michael Best

PTAB Presentation Regarding Director Institution – Slides And Rough Transcript

On October 29th, Acting Chief Judge Deshpande and Vice Chief Judge Kim discussed Director institution of AIA trials, where the Director will make all institution decisions (on both discretionary, non-discretionary, and substantive issues).

United States IP

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Jones Day

Gucci Crisis | Fashion Law Network (Podcast)

United States IP

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Caldwell

October 2025 FZLZ Minute

During discovery, plaintiffs learned that Anthropic purchased millions of new and used books, then stripped the bindings, cut the pages to size, scanned the books into digital form, and then discarded the paper originals

United States Consumer

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Fross Zelnick Lehrman & Zissu, PC

Wu-Tang Ruling Expands Trade Secret Protection To Exclusive Art And Unique Asset

In a decision blending hip-hop mystique with intellectual-property nuance, the Eastern District of New York refused to dismiss trade secret claims over the Wu-Tang Clan's one-of-a-kind album...

United States IP

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Patterson

Trademark Risks In The AI Age: Navigating Infringement, Dilution And Genericness

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are accelerating risks of trademark infringement, dilution and genericness by enabling the rapid creation of brand-like content...

United States IP

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Polsinelli LLP

Is Course Hero Heading To Summer School After Summary Judgment Loss?

Online educational platforms may want to revisit how they handle user-submitted content in the wake of this decision in Post University v. Learneo.

United States IP

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Crowell & Moring LLP

Understanding Chinese Customs IP Enforcement For Non-Chinese Stakeholders: An Overview Of China's Customs Intellectual Property Protection Practices

United States IP

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Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP

Infringement Of "Slogan" Triggers The Duty To Defend

United States Insurance

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Barnes & Thornburg LLP

Navigating The Gray-Market Landscape

United States IP

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Mayer Brown

In The Counsel's Chair: John Nadolenco On Leadership (Podcast)

United States Litigation

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Mayer Brown

When Does 'Inspiration' Cross The Line To Infringement

United States IP

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Pryor Cashman LLP

Federal Circuit Clarifies Prosecution History Disclaimer In Design Patents And Reverses Finding Of Design Patent And Trademark Infringement

United States IP

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Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP

How MENA Brands Protect Trademarks In The U.S.: Top Strategies To Optimize Value

United States IP

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Carter Ledyard & Milburn

Federal Circuit Vacates TTAB Decision Finding Likelihood Of Confusion And Remands For Further Analysis Of Third-Party Uses Of Similar Marks In Use On Similar Services

United States IP

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Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP

Protect Your Teaching Materials Against Online Theft: Lessons For Educational Organizations

United States IP

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Carter Ledyard & Milburn

A Lawsuit By The Clothing Label Vetements May Result In A Supreme Court Decision On The Trademark "Doctrine Of Foreign Equivalents"

United States IP

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Jenner & Block

Case Study: How The Admin Awards Built A National Movement And Protected Its Brand

United States IP

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Klemchuk

Texas Chili: History, The Bean Debate, And The Law Behind The Legend

United States Healthcare

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Klemchuk

Dupont Scope Must Be Interpreted Consistently

United States IP

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Lerner David

Frida Kahlo And The Intersection Of Personal Beliefs And Trademark Law

United States IP

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Marks Gray

Ten Influential Intellectual Property Cases In Apparel & Fashion Law

United States IP

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Fennemore

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The F Word At The Federal Circuit (Podcast)

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Mayer Brown

Teeing Up Trademark Law: U.S. And EU Differences Explained (Video)

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Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c.

No IP Protection Process? You'll Lose Your Intellectual Property (Video)

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Crowley Law LLC

Parameters At The EPO (Video)

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J A Kemp LLP

How To Navigate IP Issues In Robotics (Video)

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Foley Hoag LLP

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