Taylor Swift’s recent trademark filings mark a notable shift in how celebrities are protecting their brands in the era of generative AI. Instead of focusing solely on names, lyrics, or logos, Swift is attempting to[…]
As businesses continue to grow through mergers, acquisitions, and strategic investments, trademarks and copyrights are becoming some of the most valuable assets in any transaction. This was a major focus of the 2026 The Business[…]
On March 4, 2026, the U.S. Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) issued a decision in In re OpenAI OpCo, LLC, addressing whether the mark CHATGPT can be registered as a trademark in the United[…]
When you think of a trademark, you might picture a logo, wordmark, or slogan. But did you know that a sound can also be protected as a trademark? From the deep roar of MGM’s lion[…]
When a company stops using a brand, the law does not allow that company to indefinitely block others from using it. In the United States, trademark rights exist to protect active commercial use, not to[…]
The regulatory landscape for hemp and CBD products has grown more complex following the recent enactment of a federal ban targeting intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids. While the 2018 Farm Bill had opened the door for hemp’s[…]
The perfume world is full of creativity, luxury, and competition—but it’s also filled with confusion. If you’ve ever walked into a store or browsed online and seen perfumes labeled “similar to” or “inspired by” major[…]
As the U.S. federal government experiences a lapse in funding, many agencies have adjusted or suspended operations. Below is an update on how the shutdown affects trademark and copyright filings. Trademark Filings – USPTO Remains Open and Fully Operational[…]
In a sharply divided opinion issued on August 26, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) vacated and remanded the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board’s (TTAB) refusal to register Erik Brunetti’s[…]
If you’ve designed a logo with Canva, you might be wondering whether you can legally trademark it. This is a great question because while Canva makes design accessible, the platform has specific Terms of Use that affect[…]