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Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Federal Circuit Affirms Trademark Refusal for "US SPACE FORCE" Mark

The Federal Circuit recently affirmed a decision from the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) that refused registration of the mark "US SPACE FORCE" based on false suggestion…

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The Federal Circuit recently affirmed a decision from the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) that refused registration of the mark "US SPACE FORCE" based on false suggestion of a connection with the United States. In re Thomas D. Foster, APC, No. 2023-1527, slip op. at 1 (Fed. Cir. May 7, 2025). The precedential…
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Supreme Court Declines to Review AI-Generated Art Copyright Case

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal from computer scientist Stephen Thaler, who sought copyright protection for artwork created solely by his artificial intelligence system. The decision leaves in place lower court rulings and the U.S. Copyright Office’s position that only works with human authorship…

Sunday, May 10, 2026
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Veteran IP Litigator Jon Swenson Joins Cadwell Thomas LLP in Houston

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Thursday, May 7, 2026
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Vietnam Intensifies IP Enforcement Following U.S. Priority Watch List Designation

Vietnam has announced a nationwide crackdown on intellectual property violations, seeking a 20% increase in enforcement cases after being named a 'priority foreign country' by the U.S. Trade Representative. The initiative targets copyright, trademark, and counterfeiting offenses across multiple sectors, as the U.S. we…

Wednesday, May 6, 2026
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Vietnam Orders Aggressive Action on Online Piracy Amid US Tariff Threats

Vietnam has initiated a sweeping campaign to intensify enforcement against online piracy and counterfeit goods, following renewed threats from the United States to impose tariffs over intellectual property violations. Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has directed ministries to raise detection rates by at least 20% in May,…

Wednesday, May 6, 2026