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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 IP News – Issue #229
The Federal Circuit ruled that a patent for software plus hardware was not infringed by technology that's just software. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit...
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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 #228
Barclays has become the first major European bank to join the Open Invention Network. The future of 5G might be open source if Linux has anything to say about it. Is this...
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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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