Trenam Law IP

  • New Year – New Inventions

    Happy New Year! Now that 2020 is in our rear view mirror, we can all focus on 2021 and the road ahead. Without a doubt, 2020 was a challenging year. But, as Albert Einstein once said: “in the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.” Therefore, we are confident that the unprecedented disruption we faced in 2020… Read full article

  • Happy New Year! Let’s Ring in the New Year Together!

    Since COVID-19 had thrown a wrench into 2020, people around the world welcomed the beginning of 2021 last night. Even in socially distant groups and gatherings, New Years Eve celebrations charged on despite COVID-19. Below are some New Years Eve patents that may have helped you and your family welcome in the New Year (2021).… Read full article

  • Dr. Seuss and Star Trek Mashup Book Held Not Fair Use

    Most people are familiar with the Dr. Seuss book which have a distinctive rhyming style of wording and distinctive style of illustrations. Dr. Seuss Enerprises, L.P. (“Seuss”) owns the intellectual property in the Dr. Seuss works. Oh the Places You’ll Go!  written by the author known as “Dr. Seuss” chronicles a path of exploration and … Read full article

  • Small Claims Copyright Court Established

    This week, Congress managed to pass a bill to help small copyright owners deal with infringement issues. Typically, a copyright owner must allege copyright infringement in a federal district court to protect his/her intellectual property. Such lawsuits can be costly; moreover, particularly with a larger entity as the infringer, the copyright owner risks a deeper… Read full article

  • Parallel Patent Grant Initiative Launched

    The Parallel Patent Grant Initiative aims to expedite the granting of Mexican patents for patents that received approval in the USA. Read full article

  • Trademark Modernization Act of 2020 Passes Congress

    This past week, Congress made several significant changes to the United States trademark law. As part of the larger bipartisan coronavirus relief package, the Trademark Modernization Act of 2020 (TMA) amends the existing Trademark Act of 1946. If signed by the President, the TMA will result in several beneficial changes. What is in the Trademark… Read full article

  • International Trademark Registration

    The Madrid Protocol permits an applicant to file an international application through their home country. In the United States, this would be the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). This home-country application then serves as the basis for trademark protection in each designated foreign country in the initial application. Read full article

  • When Should I Trademark My Brand?

    Filing a trademark application should be at the forefront of any new entrepreneur’s mind. However, thinking about expending valuable capital on a trademark application at the onset of a business may seem counterintuitive. But in fact, it can be a practical cost-saving decision. Specifically, it can help promote the business and ensure that it is… Read full article