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A Matter of Principal: Clarifying Principal v. Supplemental Registers
The Federal Trademark Register consists of two separate registers: the Principal Register and the Supplemental Register. The Principal Register is the primary trademark r...
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Alt Legal IP News – Issue # 197
Metallica and the band's co-manager Cliff Burnstein have been acquiring IP rights to various song catalogs, including tons of classic rock. Eminem's publisher is alleging...
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In 2(d)eep: How to Effectively Respond to 2(d) Refusals
In order to qualify for registration, a trademark must be distinct. A mark that is distinct identifies and distinguishes the source of goods and/or services. Generally, a...
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Quarantine Connections: Interview with Sam Mazzeo
The COVID-19 pandemic has inspired us to connect with our customers in new ways. Sam Mazzeo, founder and managing partner at Better, a (nearly) full-service law firm base...
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Alt Legal IP News – Issue # 196
Australia has seen a surge in patents applications for meat alternatives. What IP is available to protect food truck recipes?...
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Alt Legal IP News – Issue # 195
A Bordeaux forger in Shanghai was fined and sentenced to 18 months in prison for counterfeiting Bordeaux. The heirs of Hubert Hansen, founder of Hansen's Natural Sodas, h...
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