emc_uspatentlaw
Real street address of applicant required for United States Trademark Applications
A trademark is something that distinguishes products by one company from similar products produced by competitors. A trademark is traditionally thought of as a symbol, word, or phrase, but many other things that a manufacturer
Champagne bottle shaped balloon manufacturer accuses competitor of copyright infringement. PAPER CONFETTI v. VP PRODUCTS
A copyright is a set of exclusive rights granted to the creator of a new work of expression. Various different types of creative professions are granted copyright protection for their work, such as photographers, musicians,
Desk manufacturer sues for design patent infringement. KNOLL v. SENATOR
A patent is a set of exclusive rights granted to the inventor of a new invention. Patents on inventions fall into two major categories, utility patents and design patents. A utility patent is a patent that covers an invention that relates to a new or
Trademark trouble in the wine industry. SUTTER v. TRI-VIN
A trademark is something that a producer of a product uses to distinguish their products from products produced by a competitor. The public policy reason for trademark law is to protect consumers from products of
The tide of copyright may be flowing back to authors.
A copyright is a set of exclusive rights granted to the creator of a new work of expression. United States copyright law protects original works of authorship fixed in any tangible medium of expression. 17 U.S.
Default judgement for Canon when patent infringement defendant fails to appear.
A patent is a set of exclusive rights granted to the inventor of an invention which qualifies for patent protection. To gain patent protection in the United States an inventor must file a patent application
Is selling a reconditioned product trademark infringement? HAMILTON v. VORTIC
Trademark law grants the user of a trademark the right to prevent others from using a trademark in a way that is likely to lead to consumer confusion. The purpose of trademark law is to
Audio book company responds to publisher’s allegations of copyright infringement. CHRONICLE v. AUDIBLE
A copyright is a set of exclusive rights granted to the creator of a new work of expression. Works such as paintings, books, photographs, and audio recordings are eligible for copyright protection. The creator of
Chinese manufacturer fights back against allegations of design patent infringement. SHFM v. WIBN
A patent is a set of exclusive rights granted to the inventor of an invention that meets certain criteria. Utility patents are what most people think of when they use the term patent. However the
What happens if a former business partner walks off with a trademark? ATLAS v. KUTRUBES
A trademark is something that a seller of a product uses to distinguish its products from the products of competitors in the marketplace. Traditionally a trademark is thought of as a word, phrase or symbol,