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Artificial Intelligence – Faking it and Hopefully Making it Accurate
We've blogged several times about generative artificial intelligence and how it is requiring us to reexamine concepts like "who" or "what" invented or created something; whether AI that writes essays should be accessible to students; and, whether AI is going to push...
New USPTO Pilot Program: First Time Micro-Entity Expedited Examination
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) published a notice in the Federal Register for First-Time Filer Expedited Examination Pilot Program, 88 FR 14607 on March 9, 2023. This allows an inventor or applicant that is a certified micro-entity that has...
Changes Are Coming – Generative Artificial Intelligence
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is here. Now, the United States Patent and Trademark (USPTO) must work swiftly to catchup with the advances in generative AI technology. As we mentioned in a prior blog post, the USPTO posted a Notice in the Federal Register...
A.I. – Artificial Inventors?
You have probably read about how Artificial Intelligence ("AI") is becoming more and more integrated into daily life. Whether it's search engine results, customer service, or copywriting, AI-engines are starting to take on the work of humans in real-world scenarios....
UPDATE: Which Orlando-Area Airport Landed a Trademark Victory?
In September of last year we blogged about some Florida-based brands battling out trademark disputes at the USPTO's Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. One of those was a dispute between the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority and the Sanford Airport Authority. The...
Spring Forward! (with switches, gears, and motors)
Love it or hate it, Daylight Saving Time (DST) is upon us. On Sunday March 12 we “spring forward” one hour, thereby “losing” an hour on the clock in order to force more sunlight into the afternoon. Interestingly, the “spring forward” day consists of only 23 hours...
Update on Ghost Face Mask Trademark Application
Last month we explained how the Ghost Face mask associated with the Scream movies was facing a tough time at the USPTO in becoming a registered trademark. We ended that post pointing out that the applicant had until December 6, 2022 to try and convince the...
USPTO Shortens Time to Respond to Trademark Office Actions
Now in Effect - 3-MONTH response time for some USPTO Trademark Application Office Actions As part of the 2020 Trademark Modernization Act, the USPTO has cut the time to respond to certain Office Actions in half. This took effect Friday, December 2, 2022. Trademark...
Trademark Registrations for Blockchain-Related Goods and Services
Coming Soon for Trademark Applications—International Classifications for Blockchain-Related Goods and Services Businesses providing goods or services to consumers or to other businesses usually use a trademark to identify the source of their goods or services. These...
Supreme Court to Decide Four IP Cases This Term
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear four intellectual property cases in the current term. Below are the Questions Presented as provided by the Supreme Court. Trademark infringement and dilution: JACK DANIEL'S PROPERTIES, INC. V. VIP PRODUCTS LLCCERT. GRANTED...
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