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U.S. Supreme Court Hears Important Case on Vaping Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral argument in a pivotal case that could reshape the vaping landscape. The case stems from an FDA appeal challenging a lower court ruling that found the agency improperly rejected nicotine vape product applications. The case centers on the FDA’s
Flags can get you in trouble when you apply to register a trademark. Many countries, including the United States and China, prohibit the registration of flags as trademarks. Are you planning to incorporate a flag or country name into your brand? If so, proceed with caution to avoid legal complications. Section 2(b) of the U.S.
United States Trademark Lessons Utah Yetis. I’ll leave it up to readers to decide if they think it’s a cool name or not for a sports team. But what is undeniable is that the troubles the NHL’s Utah Hockey Club is encountering over its attempt to use and register that name as a trademark offers
Business Immigration Impacts On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump began his second term with a staunch America-first agenda aimed at reshaping immigration policies and tightening border controls. These sweeping changes have far-reaching implications for businesses that rely on employment-based immigration. Are you prepared for these changes? In this post, I outline the steps businesses
يمكن أن تكون رسالة المطالبة أفضل خطوة أولى لك لحل نزاع تجاري؛ فعندما تتدهور العلاقات التجارية، قد يكون من الصعب تحديد الخطوة التالية. ربما تم الإخلال بعقد ما، أو أن أحدهم مدين لك بمبلغ مالي، أو أن حقوق الملكية الفكرية الخاصة بك تتعرض للانتهاك. ومهما كانت المشكلة، فإن رسالة المطالبة التي تمت صياغتها بعناية هي
في 26 ديسمبر 2024، أعادت هيئة قضائية تابعة لمحكمة الاستئناف الأمريكية للدائرة الخامسة العمل بأمر قضائي على الصعيد الوطني يمنع تنفيذ «قانون شفافية الشركات» (CTA)، وذلك بعد أيام قليلة من قيام هيئة قضائية أخرى برفعه. وقد تسبب هذا التقلب في القرارات في اضطراب كبير داخل مكاتب الامتثال المؤسسي في جميع أنحاء البلاد. ما هو؟
Penn State University has emerged successful in a high-profile legal battle against online retailer Vintage Brand and Sportswear Inc., securing $28,000 in damages for unauthorized use of its vintage sports logos. This case, the first of its kind to go to trial (at least in the United States), underscores a critical issue in the sports
Descriptive Trademarks This morning, I had a call with a client about a new business they’re launching. The concept is great but one thing they will need to work on is the name of the new business. Why? Because it leans heavily on a descriptive trademark—and that’s a problem. If you’re launching a business or
United States Trademark Maintenance Think you’re done after registering your trademark? Think again. Registering a trademark in the U.S. marks a significant milestone for any business, granting legal protection to your brand. However, this is not a one-time process. Maintaining your trademark rights requires fulfilling specific ongoing obligations to ensure your brand remains protected under
United States Trademark Protection for Chinese and Vietnamese Brand Names I recently spent a few days in Houston, among other things enjoying the culinary delights that can only be found in a city as international as H-Town. During these explorations, which included stops at some superb Chinese and Vietnamese eateries, I had the chance to
