Region: United States of America

DMCA-related cases on the rise

Data analysis shows that over 500 US cases involving Digital Millennium Copyright Act claims were filed last year, four against OpenAI.

13 June 2025

In re Vetements Group AG: when VETEMENTS are just clothing

The Federal Circuit confirmed that the mark VETEMENTS was generic under the doctrine of foreign equivalents when applied to clothing-related goods and services.

13 June 2025

Federal Circuit upholds refusal of US SPACE FORCE under Section 2(a)

The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit agreed with the TTAB that the mark falsely suggested a connection with the US government.

11 June 2025

Eminem versus Meta; Nike and LEGO partner up; Hot Wheels luxury fashion collab – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at a 4.6% increase in Chinese companies engaged in US IP disputes, Reddit suing Claude-owner Anthropic, and more.

06 June 2025

USPTO updates Madrid rules; EUIPO extends mediation services; Vietnam goes electronic – IP office updates

In our latest update, we look at the Bangladesh IPO closing for 10 days, IPONZ updating its conflicting goods and services list, and more.

04 June 2025

From MTV dreams to IP director: Gernez Owens’ journey protecting entertainment’s biggest brands

Gernez Owens reveals what her time at Fox, Disney and NBCUniversal has taught her about leadership and personal growth.

02 June 2025

Which top US trademark judges grant more motions?

Fully granted default judgments are not too common, but Judge Jeremy Daniel granted each of the 34 requests that came his way last year.

30 May 2025

The American Law Institute defends its copyright law restatement

In conversation with WTR, American Law Institute director Diane Wood rejects claims that the institute’s restatement lacks impartiality. 

29 May 2025

IACC launches marketplace advisory council; Perlmutter sues Trump; brand loyalty declines – news digest

In our latest round-up, KFC seeks to halt the registration of NASHVILLE FRIED CHICKEN, the IPOEF launches chatbot IP Buddy, and more.

23 May 2025

ChatGPT’s new shopping feature: what brand protection experts need to know

ChatGPT’s new product search tool raises novel questions about OpenAI’s potential liability for counterfeit sales, say attorneys.

23 May 2025

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