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09/03/2026

Defendant Can Put Queries To Plaintiff Who Affirms Trademark Infringement Even If Written Statement Is Not On Record: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court was dealing with a matter where the infringement of the brand name was the foundation of the relief claimed by the plaintiff in the suit.

09/02/2026

I’ve heard about a “poor man’s copyright.” What is it?

I’ve heard about a “poor man’s copyright.” What is it? The practice of sending a copy of your own work to yourself is sometimes called a “poor man’s copyright.” There is no provision in the copyrig…

09/02/2026

𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐓𝐲𝐩𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐲

Intellectual property (IP) refers to creations of the mind that can be legally protected. The four primary types of IP are patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.

Patents protect new and useful inventions, such as products, processes, or technologies. Trademarks protect brand identifiers like names, logos, and slogans that distinguish goods and services. Copyrights protect original creative works, including books, music, software, and artwork. Trade secrets protect valuable confidential information, such as formulas, recipes, customer lists, and business methods.

Understanding these different forms of protection is the first step in safeguarding your innovations, brand, and creative works.

09/01/2026

08/31/2026

𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐈𝐏 𝐌𝐲𝐭𝐡!!

“If I tell someone my invention, they can’t steal it.”

𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡: Without protection like an NDA or patent filing, disclosure can put your rights at risk.

08/31/2026

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08/31/2026

Fruit on the Front, Sugar on the Inside: What a Frozen-Pop False Advertising Fight Means for Food Companies

Footnotes for this article are available at the end of this page. Key Takeaways A competitor — not just a consumer — can bring a federal false advertising claim under the Lanham Act based on misleading food packaging, and a Texas federal court recently let such a case proceed past a motion to di...

08/31/2026

Tips for Written Advocacy in Appeal Briefs (Intellectual Property Matters)

  Understand the Standard of Review: Tailor your arguments based on the appellate court’s standard of review—whether it’s de novo, clear error, or abuse of discretion. Structure Your Bri…

08/30/2026

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08/29/2026

Buc-ee's sues small Georgia convenience store over its mascot

A small convenience store chain in Georgia has a large legal battle on its hands.