The USPTO Proposes a Radical Change to Terminal Disclaimer Practice: You Have an Opportunity to Comment | Goodwin

On May 10, 2024, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking that, if enacted, would tie the enforceability of every claim of a patent subject to a terminal disclaimer to the validity of any claim of the reference patent. In other words, if any claim of the reference

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Coping with cost pressure in Intellectual Property

When dealing with our clients and talking to people in the IP industry, we acknowledge that costs are always an important issue, even more so in times of crisis. However, maintaining a balanced budget while keeping up a high level of IP protection can be quite challenging. Fortunately, this is not a case of “you

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Kindle Authors To Have AI-Audiobooks

On Wednesday, Kindle Direct Publishing, Amazon’s self-publishing service, announced an “invite only” beta test for a service allowing authors to create audiobooks using virtual voice narration. Under the new initiative, KDP authors with an eligible e-book on the KDP platform may choose from a selection of AI-generated narrators, then preview and customize a machine-generated audiobook. “This

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ABOUNAJA Celebrates 50 Years of Intellectual Property Protection

Abou Naja was founded as Najaco by Rassem Abou Naja in 1971. Rassem, a humble pioneer who dared to pursue his dream of establishing a law firm despite fierce competition from more established firms. From the start his vision was both simple and clear, to provide exceptional intellectual property services to the then under-served Middle

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Tacking in Trademark Law: Even Big Brands Sometimes Miss the Mark | Sunstein LLP

  Trademark law continues to be the cornerstone of brand identity. One concept that introduces a unique set of challenges in trademark law is “tacking.” Tacking is the ability of a trademark owner to modify their mark without forfeiting its priority status. This article explores the significance of tacking as a vital strategy that allows

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WiLAN buying portfolios, striking licences in first year as private monetisation firm

Shutterstock/gcafotografia On the anniversary of Canadian patent licensing firm WiLAN’s sale to private investors, CEO Andrew Parolin boasts of a very successful 12 months in an exclusive IAM interview Register for limited access Register to receive our newsletter and gain limited access to subscriber content. Register now Subscribe to unlock unlimited access Get news, unique

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Be vigilant and diligent in protecting your brand from counterfeiters

The average person may hear the term “counterfeit” and immediately think of scam artists in Hollywood crime films, printing batches of fake money. Such is the imprint of pop culture! Nevertheless, in truth, dealings in counterfeit goods are far more common and detrimental to the global economy. A valid IP management strategy must include provisions that account

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Social Media and Trademark Registration — Creedon PLLC

The Rise of Fake Accounts  As our lives become more and more influenced by our time spent online, how we do business has followed right along with the evolution. Businesses no longer only have a website you visit to view, learn more about, or purchase a product or service. Third-party websites such as Amazon exist

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