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Supreme Court Hears Trademark Dispute Between Whiskey Maker and Dog Toy Manufacturer
Yesterday, the United States Supreme Court heard arguments in a trademark dispute between whiskey maker Jack Daniel's and VIP Products, the manufacturer of a dog toy that parodies...
The Importance of Choosing the Right Attorney for Your Patent Interview
The patent interview process can be a crucial step in obtaining a successful patent application. During the interview, an applicant has the opportunity to clarify issues related to...
FDA Seeks $7.2 Billion Budget for 2024
Written by: Paige L. Cappelli The FDA recently announced that it is seeking a budget of $7.2 Billion for 2024, part of which is intended for “Advancing...
Fresh From the Bench: Latest Federal Circuit Court Case
CASE OF THE WEEK Apple Inc. v. Vidal, Appeal No. 2022-1249 (Fed. Cir. Mar. 13, 2023) In our Case of the Week, the Federal Circuit allowed Apple’s challenge to the Patent Trial...
A “Known Technique” for Showing a Motivation to Combine References
Written by: Justin J. Gillett & Eric Wittgrove INTEL CORP. V. PACT XPP SCHWEIZ AG Before Newman, Prost, and Hughes. Appeal from the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. Summary...
