The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) kicked off two new programs in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The agency developed these programs, the COVID-19 Prioritized Patent Examination Pilot Program and the COVID-19 Prioritized Trademark Examination...
2020 was a year that seemed to put everything on hold. The coronavirus pandemic led to stay at home and shelter in place orders throughout the country. Many businesses shut down and shifted to a focus on remote work. It may seem like 2020 would be a year when...
An entrepreneur or business leader may send a competitor a cease and desist letter for a number of reasons. The goal of these letters is generally two-fold: to get another business to stop an action and to gather information. The author of the letter will likely...
The value of intellectual property protection cannot be understated. A recent example shows the pinnacle of the need for protection, involving federal governments and allegations of foreign espionage. It may sound like something out of a James Bond movie, but the...