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In the ever-evolving business landscape of Ye (formerly Kanye West), his intellectual property maneuvers often serve as a roadmap for his future ambitions. At the center of this strategy is Ox Paha Inc., a low-profile California-based entity that has quietly become...

The launch of Tesla’s dedicated robotaxi, the Cybercab, was meant to be a triumphant leap into the future of autonomous transport. However, as of January 2026, the vehicle’s trademark has hit a significant legal speed bump, LOL. Tesla now finds itself in a high-stakes...

The Oakland Athletics’ journey to the desert just hit a surprising legal speed bump. In late December 2025, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued a non-final refusal for the team’s application to trademark the names "Las Vegas Athletics" and "Vegas...

Publishing attorneys, also known as literary lawyers, specialize in the legal and business aspects of the book industry. They provide essential services for both traditionally published and self-publishing authors, as well as publishers and literary agents. Key Legal...

"Orphan works" are copyrighted materials—ranging from photographs and films to books and musical compositions—whose owners are difficult or impossible to identify or locate after a reasonably diligent search. Although these works are still protected by copyright law,...

Trademark Office exceeds Fiscal Year 2025 goals The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) surpassed all major trademark performance goals for Fiscal Year 2025, which ended September 30. In Fiscal Year 2025, they reduced average first action pendency by 25% and...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is fundamentally transforming the landscape of trademarks and brand management, presenting both unprecedented opportunities for efficiency and complex new legal challenges. From accelerating the application process to creating a new...

In today’s digital economy, a domain name is more than just an address — it’s your brand identity, marketing foundation, and a critical piece of intellectual property. Securing the right domain names, and doing so strategically, can mean the difference between owning...

As of late 2025, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has implemented significant trademark fee increases, transitioned to a new Trademark Center filing system, and issued sanctions against foreign filing firms. Globally, other trademark offices have also been...

For individuals and small businesses, the cost and complexity of federal court have historically made it difficult to pursue or defend against copyright infringement claims. The Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement (CASE) Act of 2020 sought to remedy this...