It is well settled law that a generic name—the name of a class of products or services—is not eligible for federal trademark registration. However, in this decision the Supreme Court held that a term styled “generic.com” is a generic name representing a...
The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has ruled that artificial intelligence systems cannot be credited as an inventor in a patent — raising questions about the patentability of AI generated inventions. It is well settled that artificial intelligence systems...
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is offering further extensions to certain deadlines falling between March 27 and May 31 to applicants affected by COVID-19. Eligible filings and fees will be considered timely if filed on or before June 1,...
Happy World IP Day! Every year on April 26, patent offices around the globe celebrate the positive impact intellectual property has made over the last year. The theme for this year’s World IP Day is “Innovate for a Green Future.” Consistent with this theme, patent...
Today, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) offered new 30-day extensions to certain deadlines falling between March 27, 2020 and April 30, 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. These actions are an exercise of temporary authority provided to the...
