One of the most obvious and important principles of intellectual property law is that you need a unique trademark to obtain legal protection of the mark and to avoid infringement liability. However, in a recent Supreme Court case we discussed on our blog late last...
Tragically Hip files trademark infringement suit over 100th Meridian beer
Because The Tragically Hip long ago secured its place among Canada’s musical legends, the band has a legacy to protect. It appears that that is exactly what the group originally from Kingston, Ontario, is trying to do with its lawsuit alleging trademark infringement...
Experts expecting boom in cannabis and related IP
The stars might be aligning for the cannabis industry in 2021. Five more U.S. states legalized marijuana in the November election (bringing the total to 15), the new administration is perceived to be friendlier to the industry and in recognition of marijuana’s...
How to speed your patent application at the USPTO
After you have put in the considerable time and effort needed to develop an invention, you file a patent application with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and wait. And wait some more. The USPTO says the average wait for patent approval is 22.9 months, or...
