Various forms of intellectual property (IP) holdings benefit from protection under domestic law. Businesses can protect their trademarks by registering them with the federal government. Businesses and creators can obtain copyright protection by publishing or...
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When complications concerning patent post-grant review arise
On Behalf of Wang IP Law Group, P.C. | Sep 24, 2024 | Intellectual Property
Patent post-grant review (PGR) is a consequential process that allows third parties to challenge the validity of a patent after it has been granted. While PGR offers an opportunity to correct any errors in the issuance of a patent, it can also lead to challenges for...
International Trademark Association Argues that NFTs are Protected by the Lanham Act
by Wang IP Law Group P.C | Sep 10, 2024 | Uncategorized
The meteoric rise of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) has ignited a legal debate about their place in intellectual property law. A recent amicus brief filed by the International Trademark Association (INTA) with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit delves into...
You Can’t Label Products as “Biodegradable” in California – What to Do Instead
by Wang IP Law Group P.C | Sep 5, 2024 | Business Law
In recent years, the conversation surrounding environmental sustainability has amplified, with consumers and companies taking tangible steps to ensure minimal impact on the environment. An increasing number of companies have adopted marketing techniques to appeal to...
Burberry Scores Big Win in Trademark Case Against Chinese Counterfeiter
by Wang IP Law Group P.C | Sep 3, 2024 | Uncategorized
Luxury fashion house Burberry has emerged victorious in a trademark infringement and unfair competition case against Xinboli Trading Shanghai, the company behind the counterfeit brand "Baneburry." The Jiangsu Provincial High People's Court ruled in Burberry's favor,...
Louis Vuitton Sued by Niche Sock Company for Trademark Infringement
by Wang IP Law Group P.C | Aug 30, 2024 | Uncategorized
California sock company Pocket Socks, Inc. has ignited a legal firestorm by suing fashion giant Louis Vuitton for trademark infringement. This lawsuit pits a small business against a global luxury brand, raising questions about consumer protection and fair play in the...
USPTO Defines AI as a Powerful Tool, But Not an Inventor
by Wang IP Law Group P.C | Aug 28, 2024 | Uncategorized
The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the past decade has revolutionized industries and sparked fierce debate within the sector of intellectual property law. Attributing inventorship for creations born from the collaboration between human ingenuity and AI's...
New WIPO Treaty on Patents, Genetic Resources, and Traditional Knowledges has Broad Implications for the Biotechnological Patent Applications
by Wang IP Law Group P.C | Aug 26, 2024 | Uncategorized
After 25 years of negotiations, the Treaty on Patents, Genetic Resources, and Traditional Knowledge was adopted in May 2024 by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). The treaty introduces a mandatory disclosure requirement of the origin of any genetic...
Texas Federal Judge Issues Preliminary Injunction against FTC’s Non-Compete Ban on the Grounds of Lack of Authority
by Wang IP Law Group P.C | Aug 22, 2024 | Uncategorized
A recent court decision has thrown a wrench into the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) recent ban on non-compete agreements, which has raised significant questions about the agency's authority and the future of non-compete agreements in the United States. Earlier this...
Supreme Court to Decide Whether Trademark Infringement Awards Can Reach Profits of Defendant’s Non-Party Affiliates
by Wang IP Law Group P.C | Aug 20, 2024 | Uncategorized
On June 24, 2024, the United States Supreme Court granted a petition filed for the trademark infringement case, Dewberry Group, Inc. v. Dewberry Engineers Inc., appealing the decision of an appellate court. The case centers on a profits award – a court order requiring...
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- Common Complications When licensing IP Internationally
- When complications concerning patent post-grant review arise
- International Trademark Association Argues that NFTs are Protected by the Lanham Act
- You Can’t Label Products as “Biodegradable” in California – What to Do Instead
- Burberry Scores Big Win in Trademark Case Against Chinese Counterfeiter