Intellectual Property

Diaper Fight Goes To Supreme Court

An adult diaper patent is in dispute, but the real issue is how long is too long to wait to […]

Supreme Court Cheerleading Outfit Case Could Have Far Reach

The Supreme Court this week agreed to hear a case in which one manufacturer asserts copyright over a style of […]

Why Trademarks Can Have More Punch Than Patents

A thoughtful trademark and trade dress strategy can address many of the challenges presented by counterfeiters, competitors and…

Fed Circuit: Digital Teeth Aren’t Imports

In a case that brings to the fore a thoroughly modern conundrum that will surely play out again in various […]

Disparaging Trademarks May Go To The Supreme Court

An Asian-American rock band that calls itself The Slants tried to trademark their name but the USPTO refused, citing a […]

Trade Secret Law Hits Obama’s Desk

A law that will create a federal civil remedy for stealing trade secrets has passed the House and Senate, and […]

IP And The Uncharted World Of 3D Printing

A first-person account of a conference about legal issues and 3D printing, hosted by the Benesch law firm. One message: […]

Why Some May Steer Clear Of Europe’s New Unified Patent Court

Europe’s Unified Patent Court, and the new Unitary Patent, are expected to become operative in May of next year. The […]

Public Health Groups Urge Congress To Reject Trans-Pacific Partnership

A coalition of 58 public health groups, ranging from Oxfam America and Doctors Without Borders (USA) to Public Citizen and […]

“Redskins” Trademark To Supreme Court

The Washington Redskins football team has asked the Supreme Court to review a lawsuit that ended in cancellation of the […]

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