With the presidential elections now upon us, the general public is excited to either (1) finally put democracy to use …
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Important deadline and new rules for “New Year’s Eve” events!
Establishments that have an on-premises license are bound by the county rules that dictate hours of operation. There are certain …
US IP laws that target gray market goods
Gray market goods are products with legitimate copyright or trademarks that are authorized for sale in one country, but then …
Cuomo’s Beer, Wine & Spirits Summit – a boost or bust to the industry?
First yoghurt, now alcohol. What do these two have in common? Governor Andrew Cuomo. Last week, Governor Cuomo hosted a …
The South Butt: a trademark infringement story
This story tickles my funny bone. A 16 year old student, Jimmy Winkelmann, started a company called The South Butt, …
How to say goodbye to a loved one
An article in the October 2012 issue of Oprah magazine about the book Final Gifts by Maggie Callanan was thought …
Color Trademarks: color as a competitive edge
The food and beverage industry has successfully exploited to its advantage the area of non-traditional marks. Color has been an …
Implications of the AIA: Getting Ready for March 16, 2013
There is so much talk about the significant changes to US patent law from the America Invents Act, especially the …
Defensive strategies – blocking competitors’ patent efforts
The America Invents Act (AIA) now allows third parties to participate in patent prosecution by submitting prior art to the …
Prior art defined before and after March 16, 2013
Much of the AIA is now in effect. However, the most controversial changes in patent law won’t come into play …