I ♡ Trademarks NewsletterIssue #401
Bri Van Til | September 10, 2024
What’s the Use?
This case is a reminder about the significance of getting specimens right. For guidance, here’s an article about what’s acceptable (and what isn’t).
TTAB says that if there is no bona fide intent to use a mark, it can’t be used to oppose someone else’s.
Indonesia’s Constitutional Court has extended the country’s non-use cancelation period from three years to five after a plaintiff argued that the three-year limit would harm small businesses.
The Philippines has a rather confusing protocol for its required Declarations of Actual Use. Listen to this webinar recording to better understand the requirements.
Do This
INTA has a certificate program about takedown procedures for various platforms. Check out the recordings.
Don’t miss my next AMA-style discussion with veteran TMA and INTA Vice President Deborah Hampton. We’re going to discuss what to do at conferences, what education is most beneficial for TMAs, and how to impact your team’s culture. And we’ll answer your questions, too!
UIC is hosting this all-day webinar about international IP practice.
This webinar about skinny labeling and obviousness in Canada and Australia looks interesting.
Whatever It Techs
OpenAI seems to be trying to cover its bases by simultaneously fighting copyright infringement claims and also arranging for licensing.
The Federal Circuit says that just because arguments weren’t made in a PTAB request for rehearing doesn’t mean they can’t be brought up on appeal.
Are NFTs securities? The SEC may think so. To learn more about NFTs, check out this webinar recording from back when they were all the rage.
Here’s the latest overview of the lawsuits against AI companies.
Congress has introduced the PREVAIL Act to crack down on abusive patent challenges, but opponents, including Big Tech, claim this will raise drug prices by blocking the introduction of generics.
Professional Concerns
Norton Rose Fulbright is looking for a knowledge lawyer in IP. I’m not sure what makes one a knowledge lawyer, but I think most of my readers would qualify as that, right?
You know the Ropes (& Gray), so apply to be a senior litigation paralegal at this firm.
I trust that you’d find this gig as lead counsel to be Epic.
Binding Minds—I don’t know how I feel about this; I don’t think I want minds to be bound—is looking for an IP paralegal.
I knew you’d Beam at the chance to apply for this trademark paralegal position.
Have an open role on your team? Send a link to your job listing to [email protected], and we’ll publish it in our next newsletter.
Odds and Ends
Since 2010, over 1,000 US patents have been filed by China-based inventors using US research funds.
WTR is seeking nominations for their industry awards. Tell them about the amazing in-house teams you know of.
Check out this great article about how paralegals and other TMAs can get approval to attend conferences.
What is the likelihood of confusing LIP TAR with THE LIP BAR? Of course the best way to determine that is to apply the DuPont Factors. Join us for this webinar next month to learn about them.
Citing likelihood of confusion, the Libertarian National Committee is suing a splinter group of Libertarians in Michigan.