Celebrating World IP Day: thoughts from our Editorial Board
As World Intellectual Property Day approaches on 26 April, we asked our Editorial Board their thoughts on this year's focus: 'IP and the SDGs: Building our common future with innovation and creativity.' Established by the United Nations in 2015, the Sustainable...
USPTO issues guidance on use of AI tools by patent and trademark practitioners
The USPTO recognizes that practitioners are increasingly using AI tools to prepare and prosecute patent and trademark applications. Therefore, to “cabin the risks” arising from the use of AI, on April 11, 2024, the USPTO issued guidance on the use of AI tools....
AI companies and music rights holders: a conflict in copyright
Unlicensed artificial intelligence (AI) music generation has been highlighted in the news recently: the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), whose members consist of record companies, has publicly stated its intention to commence proceedings against Jammable -...
Implications of Chanel v. WGACA for luxury resale market
For over 114 years, the Chanel fashion house has produced immediately recognizable high-fashion apparel and accessories synonymous with elegance and luxury for the international market. With prices for some of its handbags regularly exceeding the USD 5,000-10,000...
New CITMA President elected
Kelly Saliger has been elected as President of The Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys (CITMA) and will make education one of her top priorities. Saliger, who is a dual-qualified Chartered Trade Mark Attorney and Solicitor, began her two-year term in the role...
CWB launches new brand identity
CWB is excited to share that its new brand identity has been launched. CWB emerged as an unrivaled super-regional firm in 2023 following the merger of leading intellectual property specialists Cedar White Bradley, Hahn & Hahn, and PETOŠEVIĆ Group. With 29...
Seasoned trademark partner Michael Graif joins Brown Rudnick’s IP group
NEW YORK, April 15, 2024 – Brown Rudnick announced today that Michael R Graif has joined the firm’s New York office as a partner in the Intellectual Property group and the Trademark, Copyright, and Advertising practice. Graif brings more than 30 years of trademark...
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