“The tension between patents and trade dress protection is most evident when the alleged trade dress (or aspects thereof) has been disclosed in a utility patent.” Patents and trademarks protect ...

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In a recent ruling, U.S. District Judge Pamela K. Chen opened a new realm of possibilities for trade secret protection. Judge Chen’s order acknowledges that, at least in very rare circumstances, an ...

The Ninth Circuit ruled NFTs are “goods” protected by trademark law, as they function as digital products and branding tools. This decision could influence future NFT trademark cases. The United ...

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A trademark can provide essential protection against rival competitors stealing your brand identity or reputation without paying compensation. Trademark infringement frequently occurs in the business ...

The article reviews recent developments in EU and Polish trademark law, focusing on the strict requirements for distinctiveness and genuine use, as well as the limits of trademark protection in ...