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Turning the Page: Dotcom Trademark Registrations Following Booking.com
After the landmark Booking.com case before the US Supreme Court, it is now possible to register generic.com domain names as trademarks. However, it can be tricky to achie...
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Alt Legal IP News – Issue #231
When is it best to settle patent litigation to avoid the "patent litigation money pit"? If you file lawsuits, make sure your actions aren't "vexatious and wanton," or you...
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How to Respond to Section 2(e)(4) Surname Refusals: A Video Q&A with IP Attorney John Miranda
Surname refusals are on the rise with the USPTO. As a result of trademark clutter and depletion, trademark applicants are simply running out of eligible trademarks to cho...
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Alt Legal Webinar: Searching Rescue: Advanced TESS Searches
Searching Trademark Office records is key to assessing whether a trademark is a good candidate for registration. In this webinar, former USPTO trademark examiner Ed Timbe...
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Alt Legal IP News – Issue #227
Effectively searching TESS can help you knowledgeably advise clients and reduce the chances of receiving office actions citing likelihood of confusion. Join Alt Legal and...
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What are Esports? A Video Q&A with IP Attorney Anna Chang
Esports, or electronic sports, is a fast-growing, billion-dollar industry involving multi-player competitive video gaming. As Esports continue to grow, IP attorneys can e...
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