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...
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...
Name game: the intersection of craft brewing and IP
In the 1950s, artists such as Chuck Berry and Little Richard fused blues, gospel and country music to create a raw new form of music called rock ‘n’ roll. Kindred spirits of rebellion and innovation are evident in the craft breweries that are taking on an alcohol...
Patent pending: Legal claim or tasty beverage?
In normal circumstances, the phrase “patent pending” is used to let the public know that an inventor has filed a patent application. But there’s a frosty, flavorful exception to that definition from Minnesota’s Twin Cities: a St. Paul brewery has teamed up with a...
