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Failure to contest arbitration properly, can waive access to courts!
Plaintiff was acquired by a new company and sued the defendant on a breach of contract theory in an American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) Complaint. The AAA Complaint alleged breach of… more →
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Failure to contest arbitration properly, can waive access to courts!
viharp wrote 1 week ago: Plaintiff was acquired by a new company and sued the defendant on a breach of contract theory in an … more →
Single Source, Related Companies and Section 2 (d) rejections for Trademarks!
viharp wrote 1 month ago: The USPTO will typically issue a section 2 (d) rejection for any mark that is confusingly similar to … more →
The Antitrust side of IP Litigation
viharp wrote 2 months ago: Antitrust counterclaims are once again viable options for defendants involved in Intellectual Proper … more →
Tricky Settlement Agreements in Seventh Circuit...
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viharp wrote 2 months ago: If you are a litigator in Illinois, the Seventh Circuit decisions in Lynch, Shapo, and Blue Cross ha … more →
Amendments to Trademark Rules of Practice
viharp wrote 2 months ago: The USPTO has adopted some new rules of practice that will impact the way attorneys can register you … more →
Trademark Law Treaty Implementation Act-Summary
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viharp wrote 4 months ago: The Trademark Law Treaty Implementation Act (TLTIA) has several important changes that trademark own … more →
On-line Auction Sites and Trademark Infringement!
viharp wrote 6 months ago: On-line auction sites have become a popular method for selling, buying or bidding for many consumer … more →
New Amendments to USPTO Trademark Filing Requirements
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viharp wrote 7 months ago: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) passed several new rules that became effective … more →
Trademarks, Servicemarks and the Costs of Delay
viharp wrote 8 months ago: In a recent opinion, Judge Shadur gave new life to the “laches” defense to trademark and … more →
The PRO-IP Act: What is it and what does it mean for US business?
viharp wrote 10 months ago: The PRO-IP Act, is a bill President Bush signed into law in October of 2008. Its actual name is the … more →
What is the UDRP?
viharp wrote 10 months ago: The UDRP is not some new rail system, but a method for resolving disputes relating to ownership of d … more →
Trademark law, Cybersquatters and Online Registrars
viharp wrote 11 months ago: By now, most people are aware of the Anti-Cybersquatting laws, but what about the company that regis … more →
When can I use TM, SM, or ® with my trademark, servicemark or business name?
viharp wrote 1 year ago: Actually, you can use (TM) to designate trademark or (SM) to designate servicemark any time you want … more →
Business Names, Trademarks and Keywords
viharp wrote 1 year ago: As the use of keywords in websites and search engine optimization strategies increases, there is a c … more →
Confidentiality Agreements-Do I need one?
viharp wrote 1 year ago: The importance of a good confidentiality agreement cannot be overstated for an intellectual property … more →
What is the Madrid Protocol? Registration of Int'l Service or Trademarks
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viharp wrote 1 year ago: The Madrid Protocol is not some new action or spy film, but an international treaty designed to faci … more →
Generic or Descriptive Service and Trademarks
viharp wrote 1 year ago: The policy behind trademark law is to reward owners who are able to provide a consumer with a mark t … more →
Trademark Registration Pros and Cons
viharp wrote 1 year ago: Registering a trademark provides many of the same advantages as registering a copyright, however, th … more →
Trademark Valuation and Strategies for Increasing Value
viharp wrote 1 year ago: This is a simple question and answer session regarding how to value a trademark as part of businesse … more →
