Intellectual Property
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USPTO Increases Fees for Trademarks
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will be increasing fees for various trademark matters. The USPTO’s website provides…
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Business and Brand Identity: Trademark, Assumed Business Name, and Legal Corporate Name
When starting and operating a business, there are three distinct legal names that can shape a company’s identity: trademark, assumed…
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Understanding the Role of Intellectual Property in Startups
Intellectual property (IP) refers to intangible assets that are the result of human ingenuity and creativity. These can include inventions,…
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Emerge Law Group Announces 2023 Oregon Super Lawyers & Rising Stars
We are pleased to announce that four attorneys at Emerge Law Group have once again been recognized as Oregon Super…
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Copyright Office Guidance Regarding Artificial Intelligence
Author: Sean Clancy*, Shareholder Understanding copyright law in the age of artificial intelligence can be complex and confusing. And it…
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Critical Terms for Intellectual Property License Agreements (Part 2)
Author: Sean Clancy An audit provision is a clause in an intellectual property license agreement that provides the right for…
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Trademark applicants – beware spoofed calls that impersonate the USPTO
Scammers have recently started calling trademark customers and falsely claiming to be an employee with the United States Patent and…
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Critical Terms for Intellectual Property License Agreements (Part 1)
By: Sean Clancy Intellectual property (“IP”) license agreements come in many shapes and flavors. But all IP licenses boil down…
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New Federal Trademark Proceedings: What To Know
On December 18, 2021, rules promulgated under the Trademark Modernization Act of 2020 (“Act”) went into effect. The rules, among…
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Federal Trademarks for CBD: “No CBD2GO” Says Trademark Trial and Appeal Board
The recent case of In re Blue Water Wellness, LLC (Serial No. 87893655) presents a useful summary of the legal…