INTA files amicus brief on “TRUMP TOO SMALL” free speech challenge to Lanham Act
New York, New York —September 13, 2023—The International Trademark Association (INTA) has filed an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court in Vidal v. Elster, No. 22-704, a case considering whether the refusal to register a trademark under 15 U.S.C. §...
Possible lawsuit by The New York Times against OpenAI could have serious consequences for copyright holders and ChatGPT alike
A high-profile plaintiff could soon join the growing number of parties who have brought lawsuits against OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT. After licensing negotiations between OpenAI and The New York Times reportedly broke down last month, the media giant is allegedly...
UK Government consults on implementation of Beijing Treaty on Audiovisual Performances
Responses to the consultation will inform the options for implementation of the Treaty The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has launched a consultation on implementing the Beijing Treaty on Audiovisual Performances. The Treaty is an international agreement to...
Disney’s “Wagatha” documentary is set to launch despite Rebekah Vardy trademarking “Wagatha Christie”
The successful registration of the word mark “WAGATHA CHRISTIE” in the UK (UK00003895558) attracted significant press attention back in April 2023. At the time, trademark specialists were surprised by the broad specification applied for. The application covered a wide...

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Dykema’s Washington, D.C., Office adds IP attorney Karen R. Poppel
Washington, D.C. – September 20, 2023 – Dykema, a leading national law firm, today announced the addition of Karen R. Poppel as a Senior Counsel in its Intellectual Property Department resident in the firm’s Washington, D.C., office. Poppel joins Dykema after...
Harper James bolsters intellectual property team with three new hires
Harper James, the commercial law firm purpose-built to enable entrepreneurial and ambitious businesses to succeed, has bolstered its intellectual property and trademark practice with the appointment of three new hires from top-50 law firm Blake Morgan LLP. The new...
Clarivate launches AI-powered tool to simplify IP budgets and forecasts
New tool tracks and predicts IP costs more accurately and efficiently Clarivate, a global leader in connecting people and organizations to intelligence they can trust to transform their world, today launched Forecast, the next generation artificial intelligence...
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