The U.S. Supreme Court handed down a ruling on February 24, 2022, on a case argued on November 8, 2021. Unicolors, Inc. v. Hennes & Mauritz, LP involved a group of 31 design patents, nine of which were confined designs reserved for exclusive use by specific...
A multi-class trademark application is used when a trademark falls into more than one category. This type of application lets the applicant file electronic paperwork once and pay only one filing fee, rather than multiple times, to get a mark for their goods and...
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has a set procedure for challenging a trademark application or seeking the cancellation of an already granted trademark. These are the avenues for a business or individual who believes another party is attempting to infringe on...
Patents are essential, but they are most potent when the holder is willing to protect them. This may include high-stakes jury trials, bench trials and perhaps a subsequent appeal to the Circuit Court. The results can involve permanent injunctions, financial damages,...
