by dana1 | Dec 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
“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...
by dana1 | Dec 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
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...
by dana1 | Nov 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
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...
by dana1 | Oct 31, 2025 | Uncategorized
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...
by dana1 | Oct 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
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...
by dana1 | Oct 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
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...
