We’ve moved into winter and that means many bands and artists are taking a breather after summer and fall tours. Some seemed to go on for eras. For me, that means waiting a few months to catch some favorite acts. But I’ve got plenty of music to digest in the meantime. To my surprise, several of the new
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A Vegetarian’s Thanksgiving: How a Patent and a Restriction Requirement Highlight Inclusivity
Thanksgiving is a time for family, gratitude, and—let’s be honest—lots of food. But for vegetarians, it can feel more like a minefield of side dishes. While others enjoy the turkey, vegetarians are often left piecing together a meal that usually consists of mashed potatoes, stuffing, sweet potatoes, mac and cheese, cranberry sauce, and salad. The…
Get Your Wallets Ready – The Price of Patents Are Going Up!
Attention, inventors, in-house counsel, and anyone with a vested interest in the world of intellectual property: the USPTO just issued its final rule for patent fees. This is a follow-up to the 2023 proposal—but with a slightly softer landing.
Starting January 19, 2025, the cost of securing those all-important patent rights is going up—because…
Café con Cannabis – California’s Cannabis Café Law and Trademark Considerations
Ken Wilton Discusses Impact of Possible Trump Victory on Brand Protection in World Trademark Review
By Ken Wilton
World Trademark Review quoted Ken Wilton in its article, “US presidential election 2024: what a Donald Trump victory could mean for trademarks in the United States,” on October 19. Wilton discussed what a Trump victory would mean for the future of brand protection.
“A new Trump administration is likely to renew its prior efforts to combat…
Lauren Leipold and Ken Wilton Author the Exclusive US Chapter for WTR’s 2025 Trademark Litigation Review
Seyfarth’s Lauren Leipold and Ken Wilton co-authored “Courts and TTAB weigh in on First Amendment defence and scope of rights protection under the Lanham Act,” the exclusive United States chapter for WTR’s Trademark Litigation Review 2025. The Seyfarth attorneys discussed an overview of key developments in trademark litigation in the United States over the past…
Gourd-Geous Designs – The Halloween Patent That Makes Carving a Breeze!
Halloween is a time for goblins, ghouls, and—if you’re an inventor—a whole lot of creative thinking! Among the cauldron of Halloween patents, one particularly clever design stands out: a patented method for decorating pumpkins (and, technically, other fruits…but we’re not holding our breath for Halloween coconuts). Meet U.S. Patent 6,855,224, an invention that makes…
Matthew Moersfelder Writes on Impact of Penn State Trademark Case
Seyfarth IP partner, Matthew Moersfelder, authored an article, “Penn State Merchandise Case Runs Up Costs for Trademark Owners,” in Bloomberg Law . Moersfelder discussed the impact of Pennsylvania State University suing Vintage Brand LLC, alleging the company willfully infringed various Penn State trademarks by selling products featuring those marks on its website.
“If consumers are…
Lauren Leipold Co-Presents Strafford Webinar on International Trademark Protection Post-Abitron
On October 7, Seyfarth partner Lauren Leipold co-presented a Strafford webinar on “International Trademark Protection After Abitron: Branding and Enforcement Considerations.” Lauren was joined by Thomas Brooke of Holland & Knight and Martin Schwimmer of Leason Ellis.
The Supreme Court’s ruling in Abitron v. Hetronic (U.S. 2023) limited the extraterritorial reach of the Lanham Act, stating…