Written By: Tabina Haider In our ever-changing society, the fashion industry has found ways to not only keep up with change, but also facilitate it. High-profile designers, such as Gucci, Christian Louboutin, Yves Saint Laurent, and many others have created… Continue Reading
Written By: Natalie Del Cid In markets involving technology, intellectual property protections are crucial. Once an invention is created, it is patented. [1] In the cannabis industry, the idea of patents are far removed. [2] The idea of creating and… Continue Reading
Written by: Brendan Everton There appears to be good news coming from China for brand owners. The 10th Session of the Standing Committee of the 13th National People’s Congress in China (NPC) has amended the Chinese Trademark Law and will… Continue Reading
Written By: Justine Levy Sitting in a local cafe in Las Vegas called Bad Owl, I found myself wondering if they acquired licensing rights to one of the biggest franchises in history – Harry Potter. Although the shop was noticeably… Continue Reading
Written by: Danielle Keller The legal growth, distribution, and commercial sales of cannabis has created an opportunity for many entrepreneurs. However, experts in the industry note several barriers to obtaining protection along with some possible solutions. While it is not… Continue Reading
Written by: Britney Karim The changing face of law practice will soon reflect amendments to the Trademark Rules of Practice, or more specifically, the rules put forth by the Trademark Trial and Appeals Board (TTAB). On April 4, 2016, the… Continue Reading
Written by: Sonia Faizy After nearly two decades, 9,000 billable hours later,[1] and approximately $3.5 million in pro bono legal services for the Native American petitioners,[2] the battle over the Washington Redskins’ trademark continues to rage on with no clear… Continue Reading
Written by: Daniel Armstrong How difficult should it be to protect design? It’s a common enough notion: risk-takers and innovators want to be rewarded for creative solutions and designs, but in order to reap the benefits of their labor, the… Continue Reading
By Wilson Lau On February 8, 2014, a new coffee shop opened its doors in Los Feliz, Los Angeles. According to the general consensus, the shop’s coffee is “pretty awful,” yet people were willing wait in line for an hour… Continue Reading
By Noah Johnson Pinterest has filed a trademark infringement suit against a startup called Pintrips in the U.S. District Court for Northern California. Pintrips is a small travel-planning startup that launched in 2012. Pintrips provides travel-planning services, such as flight… Continue Reading
