According to recent coverage, new U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) Director John A. Squires has signaled a new approach that leaves room for more AI-based inventions while also exploring AI as a tool for attempting to improve examination and
A New York federal judge recently allowed a plaintiff to assert that Once Upon a Time in Shaolin, that one-of-a-kind, highly restricted Wu-Tang album, could be a trade secret.[1]
Historically, courts have rejected trade secret claims over unreleased musical
A trademark is a word, name, symbol, or device (or combination thereof) used by a person or which a person has a bona fide intention to use in commerce to identify and distinguish goods or services from those of others.
The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals addressed the fair use defense in a copyright dispute in Keck v. Mix Creative Learning Center, L.L.C., 116 F.4th 448 (5th Cir. 2024). In this case, Mix Creative began selling art kits
Michael Messier filed a Petition for Cancellation of the New Orleans Saints fleur-de-lis service mark, No. 992210 (“Saints Mark”). Mr. Messier asserted that he is a direct descendent of the Kings of France (Scotland, Aragon, and Castille) and that “he and
A pair of recent intellectual property wins by Kean Miller under the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) tracks the busy trend of domain name cases filed with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). The wins further highlight the
For the serious handbag collector, purchasing a Hermès Birkin is a pinnacle achievement. Beyond the eye-watering price tag for the purse alone, being offered a Birkin for purchase is often the result of several thousand dollars in prior sales with
On October 10, 2024, during an oral argument, the Federal Circuit was presented with an argument that patent applications, filed before the filing date of the challenged patent but not published until after the filing date of the challenge patent,
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NEW ORLEANS – Devin Ricci and Mary Love, Intellectual Property Lawyers with Kean Miller, have issued a statement urging businesses and individuals to exercise caution to avoid unauthorized use
An owner of a trademark or service mark used in commerce may request registration on the principal register by filing an application with United States Patent and Trademark Office. The registration provides certain benefits including prima facie proof of ownership
