Why intellectual property education belongs in every school— and how to make it happen. Originally published by Investor’s Digest. Reprinted with permission. Even though intellectual property has become a central element of innovation, entrepreneurship, engineering and creative industries, and even though students encounter intellectual property issues long before they enter the workforce, most receive little or no …
Trademark Modernization Act—What New and Upcoming Changes Could Mean for Your Trademarks
The Trademark Modernization Act (“TMA”) was signed into law on December 27, 2020. Among other things, the TMA created new procedures for challenging pending applications and registrations and updated several rules relating to the prosecution of trademark applications before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”). Several of these changes took effect in December …
Canadian Trademarks
Good News! In 2021, applications filed in Canada went up 13.7%, partly due to Canada’s accession to the Madrid Protocol. When Canada is designated via the Madrid Protocol, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) will communicate directly with the applicant if a Canadian trademark agent is not appointed. Correspondence from the CIPO, such as office …
BREXIT – EUTM Registrations and Cloned United Kingdom Registrations
The Brexit transition period ended on December 31, 2020. As of January 1, 2021, the United Kingdom will have left the European Union trademark and design system. Although European-wide rights such as European Trademarks (EUTMs) will now cease to have effect in the United Kingdom, identical U.K. trademark rights will be automatically created or “cloned” …
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Welcome to IP Brief!
Today, Dickinson Wright PLLC launches its latest blog, IP Brief. Our blog will provide you with up-to-date information on new issues impacting all aspects of the intellectual property law landscape. IP Brief will cover a variety of topics in the fields of patent, trademark and copyright law, as well as legislative updates, case studies, and …