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General Intellectual Property
General Intellectual Property
Plant Patents: Protecting New Plant Varieties Under U.S. Law
How plant patents protect new asexually reproduced plant varieties under 35 U.S.C. § 161: what qualifies, the application process, and enforcement.
When Reaction Goes Too Far? Ethan Klein's Lawsuits Against Kaceytron and Denims
Two newly filed copyright lawsuits over full-length reaction streams could reshape how courts evaluate fair use for streamers and reaction content.
The Patent Application Process
An overview of the U.S. patent application process in five steps, from preparing your application to working with the USPTO through examination.
What Is a Patent? A Plain-English Guide for Small Businesses and Inventors
A plain-English guide to patents for inventors and small businesses: what a patent is, the rights it gives, types of patents, requirements, and timing.
Municipal Trademarks: How Cities Are Using the USPTO to Protect Their Brands
Why cities register trademarks with the USPTO, real municipal examples, whether governments can register marks, and how city marks are challenged.
The Thaler v. Perlmutter Decision: What It Means for AI, Copyright, and Your Business
The D.C. Circuit reaffirmed that AI-generated works, on their own, are not eligible for copyright protection under current U.S. law — here's what that means if your business uses AI tools.
Understanding Trademark Office Actions: How to Address an Improper Description of Your Mark
Got a USPTO Office Action for an improper description of your mark? What it means, a real example, what happens if you don't respond, and how to fix it.
Supreme Court Overrules Fourth Circuit on Lanham Act Profit Disgorgement
Dewberry Group, Inc. v. Dewberry Engineers Inc. limits recovery of profits in trademark infringement cases and reinforces corporate separateness — here's what it means for your business.
Tennessee Trademark Laws
How Tennessee trademark registration works: eligibility, the filing process, specimens, renewal, assignments, and enforcement under Tennessee law.
How to Challenge a Pending Trademark Application
A letter of protest lets a trademark holder submit evidence to the USPTO before a conflicting mark is approved — a cost-effective alternative to formal opposition proceedings.
The Importance of Trademark Registration: Federal vs. State Options
Federal or state trademark registration? The risks of skipping federal registration, when a state mark makes sense, and how to choose for your business.
Understanding Trademarks
What trademarks and service marks are, why they matter, and when and how to register one to protect your brand. A plain guide from Twisdale Law, PC.
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