Artwork that is to be considered for trademark registration must be unique, descriptive, and have secondary meaning. For example, the … More
Month: January 2021
Is the Right to Engage in Criticism Barred by Trademark Laws?
The right to engage in criticism as a form of free expression is generally not barred by trademark laws. However, … More
Insight into Know-How Agreements
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Intergovernmental Committee on Intellectual Property and Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge and Folklore (IGC) was established … More
Examining the Doctrine of Equivalents
The interpretation of patent claims differs among jurisdictions within the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). Countries such as Germany, Ireland, … More
Patentability of Plants and Plant Parts
Plants are not typically eligible for intellectual property protection via patents. In other words, there is nothing novel, unique, or … More
A Closer Look at Trade Secret Regulation
Article 39 of the Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) agreement details provisions for the protection of trade secrets as intellectual … More
Best Practices for Utilizing Regional and International Patent Application Systems
An inventor has several options for seeking patent protection internationally in a variety of jurisdictions. Industrial property rights, including patents, … More
To Patent or Not to Patent? That is the Question.
Image: 1882 United States Patent for a Stethoscope. Courtesy of the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Public Domain Whether … More
Reflections and Analysis in Law, Policy and Medicine 