Federal Circuit issues decision in Corning v. Fast Felt
On October 11, 2017, the Federal Circuit issued a decision, which addressed issues related to obviousness. See Corning v. Fast Felt Corp., No. 2016-2613, 2017 WL 4532001 (Fed. Cir. Oct. 11, 2017).…
Apple Pay Accused of Violating Patents
In a lawsuit filed in a Federal District Court in Delaware, Apple and Visa have been accused of violating four patents of Universal Secure Registry, a small Boston company, through the launch of…
This Copyright Suit is Bananas!
Halloween is right around the corner, hand-in-hand with the purchase of candy and other Halloween accoutrements is the purchase of costumes. Halloween is a big money maker for retailers. It is…
Gronkowski Sued by Nike over “Spikeman” Logo
Most of those familiar with the National Football League (NFL) are also familiar with the winners of the 2017 Super Bowl, the New England Patriots. One of the most outspoken and recognizable players…
USPTO as an Independent Agency?
On Friday September 29, 2017, the House Budget Committee issued a 63-page, non-binding budget plan named, Building a Better America: A Plan for a Fiscal Responsibility. One of the proposed items in…
Allergan Inks Patent Deal with Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe
Allergan, the multinational pharmaceutical company, has recently come under fire for the sale of some of their patents. The company, best known for the cosmetic treatment, Botox, and the chronic dry…
Who Owns the Copyright to the National Anthem?
Francis Scott Key penned America’s national anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner”. The song, originally a poem, titled “The Defence of Fort McHenry” was written after Key witnessed the British bombard…
Taco Tuesday Trademark
There are a lot of monikers for the different days of the week; Manic Monday, Thirsty Thursday, and Sunday Funday®. One popular moniker used on Tuesdays is Taco Tuesday®. Tuesdays are typically a…
Andrei Iancu Named as Nominee for USPTO Director
The Trump administration announced on Friday August 25, 2017 that the President will nominate Andrei Iancu as the next director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Assuming that…
Conan O'Brien Sued for Stealing Jokes
What did the comedy writer say to the comedian…? Sounds like the beginning of a good joke; but in this case, the comedy writer is suing the comedian. Robert “Alex” Kaseberg, a blogger and comedy…
Supreme Court Makes Decision on Disparaging Trademarks
Can the government refuse trademark protection for a name that is considered offensive or disparaging? Until recently, the answer to this question was “yes.” However, in a unanimous decision, in…
Apple Patents Solution to Soggy Pizza
Apple, Inc. is world-renown in the technology field, and famous for their innovation in smartphones and tablets. Deeply involved with all things intellectual property, it is no surprise Apple boasts…