Trenam Law IP

  • The New York Times v. OpenAI and Microsoft

    In the fast-changing world of artificial intelligence and intellectual property law, the lawsuit between The New York Times (NYT) and OpenAI, plus its partner Microsoft, remains crucial. Filed in December 2023, this major dispute claims OpenAI and Microsoft infringed copyrights. They allegedly used millions of NYT articles without permission to train AI models like ChatGPT. Read full article

  • Gas Loader Cell for Solid-State NMR Spinning or Static Rotors: Technical Overview

    On March 18, 2025, U.S. Patent No. 12253582 was published, disclosing a gas loader cell designed for solid-state Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spinning or static rotors. Developed by inventors Jason Mast (Plant City, FL) and Edwin Rivera (Land O’ Lakes, FL), and assigned to the University of South Florida (Tampa, FL), this apparatus addresses challenges Read full article

  • Adjustable Trial Spacer System for Spinal Procedures

    Adjustable Trial Spacer System (U.S. Patent No. 12251325) granted March 18, 2025 by the USPTO addresses challenges associated with traditional trial spacers in spinal surgery. Read full article

  • OpenAI Wins Trademark Approval for ChatGPT: A Milestone in AI Branding

    Introduction OpenAI has achieved a significant legal milestone with the recent March 4, 2025 trademark approval for its widely recognized AI tool, ChatGPT. After overcoming multiple rejections and an extensive legal battle dating back to 2022, OpenAI’s efforts underline the importance of trademark protection in the rapidly growing AI industry. The Trademark Approval Journey Initially Read full article

  • Partially Custom Trademark Identifications

    Filing a trademark application often involves selecting the correct identification for the goods or services associated with the mark. While the USPTO Identification (ID) Manual provides pre-approved entries, many of these include fill-in-the-blank elements that require applicants to customize the description. These partially custom identifications offer cost savings over fully custom entries, but they also Read full article

  • Trademark Strategies for Graphic Designers

    Graphic designers play a pivotal role in creating trademarks that not only resonate with consumers but also hold up to the rigors of legal protection. A well-designed trademark is more than an artistic representation; it’s a strategic asset that communicates a brand’s identity and distinguishes it from competitors. The principles of the Lanham Act and Read full article

  • Planning for the USPTO Fee Increase

    The United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) is increasing virtually all fees effective January 19, 2025. Most of these fee increases are moderate in nature and are in step with inflation. In enacting the current schedule, the USPTO did withdraw some more controversial proposals to limit continuation patent practice. Here is an overview of Read full article

  • USPTO Data Breach Releases Confidential Patent Information

    Patent Data Breach. Yesterday (Aug. 15, 2024), the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) disclosed that unpublished patent applications wherein a an assignment was recorded between December 2, 2017 and August 1, 2024 exposed the following information to unauthorized users: Implications. The USPTO has indicated that such exposure will not implicate any statutory bars Read full article