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INSIGHTS FROM AN EXPERT IP ATTORNEY
Educating You to Identify, Protect & Monetize Your Competitive Advantage
K P
Dec 11, 20242 min read
What is...the Names Clause?
This is the fifth and final trademark case I will be discussing as part of my 2024 case law wrap-up. In Vidal v. Elster , the issues...
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K P
Dec 4, 20243 min read
What is...parody in trademark?
Today's post is about the fourth of five US trademark cases that I will be discussing as part of a Case Law wrap-up for 2024. Stay tuned...
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K P
Nov 27, 20242 min read
What is...a limit on USPTO authority to cancel a trademark?
The USPTO's authority to cancel a registered trademark is limited.
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K P
Nov 20, 20243 min read
What is...Fair Use in Trademark?
What is Fair Use in Trademark? Chanel v WGACA
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K P
Nov 13, 20242 min read
What 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...
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K P
Sep 3, 20241 min read
Do you need to conduct a trademark search?
Trademark searches are a cost effective and important step in IP protection.
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K P
Aug 21, 20241 min read
Do you need to register for copyright?
federal copyright registration provides enhanced protection
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K P
Aug 14, 20242 min read
Can you file a trademark application on your own?
Yes and No. Or, as we lawyers are fond of saying...it depends. Let me explain. Trademark applications are deceptively simple. You might...
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K P
Aug 7, 20241 min read
What is...the NICE classification?
The Nice Classification (NCL), established by the Nice Agreement (1957), is an international classification of goods and services applied...
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K P
May 22, 20241 min read
What is...a great US IP Associate?
KPIP Law acts as a US IP Associate handling patent, trademark and copyright with a single point of contact.
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K P
May 8, 20241 min read
What is...a benefit of having a Fractional IP Counsel?
Fractional IP counsel provides expert IP legal services at a flat monthly fee.
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K P
Apr 10, 20241 min read
What is...something you can do to set your company up for worldwide success? IP Management
Identify, Protect & Monetize your IP. That is our tagline and we take it very seriously. KPIP Law will help you navigate international IP...
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K P
Apr 3, 20241 min read
What is...important to consider when you launch a new product or service? IP Strategy.
Having a skilled and dedicated IP attorney adds significant value to your business. Here are some things to consider before launching a...
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K P
Feb 14, 20241 min read
What is...a form of IP that protects an ornamental design of a functional item? Design Patent.
A Design Patent.â € Much like a utility patent, a design patent is a negative right that does not allow you to do anything. Rather, it...
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K P
Feb 7, 20241 min read
What is...a form of IP that protects what something is or what it does? Utility patent.
A Utility Patent.â € A patent is a negative right. In other words, it does not allow you to do anything, but rather it allows you to stop...
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