K PNov 132 min readWhat is...the reach of the Lanham Act?Today's post is about the first of five US trademark cases that I will be discussing as part of a Case Law wrap-up for 2024. Stay tuned...
K PMay 151 min readAIPLA ProgramsI am so honored to be a member of the Online Programs Committee for AIPLA. In this committee, I have been able to coordinate amazing...
K PApr 171 min readWhat is coming in 2025...increased fees for patents and trademarks in the US.Recently, the USPTO has announced under a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) a proposed increase to many trademark and patent fees in...
K PDec 4, 20231 min read2023 - Top 10 changes to US Patent ProsecutionCommissioner Vidal has had a very busy year and we have seen several initiatives come to fruition this year and others will be coming...
K PNov 22, 20231 min readWhat is...something you are thankful for?This week marks Thanksgiving in the US. While it is nice to take the time then to reflect on what we are grateful for, I for one, believe...
K PSep 26, 20235 min readMaking a CASE for the “Small Claims” Copyright Claims BoardCopyright is a federal right granted under the Constitution. Copyright registration is administered through the Copyright Office....
K PAug 4, 20232 min readAuthenticitySo here's the deal. Until now I have never liked a picture of myself. One reason might be that until recently I had yet to find the...
K PAug 1, 20231 min readThoughts on turning 3Three years ago, amidst a global pandemic I was forced to make a decision. I could stay where I was merely tolerated or I could trust in...
K PJun 12, 20236 min readHow does the use of gAI intersect with Copyright in the US? The use of generative Artificial Intelligence (gAI) is a rapidly increasing due to its widespread availability. These gAI programs use...