Is it Worth the Hassle to Protect Your Cannabis Brand?
As of January 1st, 2020, 33 states have legalized medical or recreational marijuana. This is great news for cannabis companies. Now the bad news: Cannabis companies are still unable to obtain trademark protection on products and services that “touch the flower”.
Having Disrupted Online Shopping, Amazon Turns Its Sights to IP
In terms of trademark protections, Amazon built a great fortress with its Brand Registry. However, the company's latest foray into the IP process, IP Accelerator, may just have blown a hole in its walls.
A New Plaintiff on the Patent Front: The U.S. Government vs. Gilead
President Trump has a reputation for unorthodox approaches. His administration's foray into patent enforcement is no exception.
The Right Team
Having been involved in a start-up as an engineer and having worked closely with start-ups as an IP attorney since 2006, I’ve come to realize there are four “pillars” that determine whether a startup will ultimately be successful: Capital, Idea, Team, and Timing.
AI and the Next Frontier in Healthcare and Patent Law
From diagnostics to robotic surgery to predictive analytics, AI is revolutionizing health care.
Hashtags, Memes, and Emojis: The Landscape of #IP on Social Media
The internet and social media offer incredible marketing opportunities for businesses, but proceed with caution to avoid legal landmines! Here are a few tips for navigating potential IP issues with memes, hashtags, and emojis.
Software Patents – “That’s Where All The Action Is”
After graduating from engineering school, I remember speaking to my grandfather, who had worked as a chemical engineer for GE for his entire career after WWII.
Black Friday Special: A Look at Current (and Future) LED TV Tech
So, we're doing something a little different today. Black Friday is in a few days and we're going to geek out on TVs.