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The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will conduct a free educational program on June 18, 2026, from 1 to 5 p.m. PT, focusing on the U.S. trademark registration process alongside the Japanese system. The hybrid event will feature expert discussions aimed at helping businesses strengthen intellectual pr…
Music legend Lionel Richie has filed four trademark applications with the US Patent and Trademark Office to protect distinctive audio clips of his voice. The filings, covering phrases from his hit songs, aim to establish new legal safeguards for celebrity voices in the era of AI-generated deepfakes. Intellectual prope…
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is organizing a seminar aimed at Japanese business leaders operating in or entering the U.S. market. Scheduled for June 18, the event will provide expert guidance on U.S. trademark registration processes and strategies to enhance brand protection, available both in…
The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has obtained intellectual property protection from IP India for the terms ‘Ananda Bazaar’ and ‘Patitapaban’, as well as the SJTA logo. This legal recognition safeguards the cultural heritage associated with the 12th-century Jagannath Temple in Puri by restricting unauth…
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will debut an on-site educational initiative at the 2026 NFL Draft® in Pittsburgh, focusing on trademark and brand protection for athletes, creators, and personal brands. Director John A. Squires will moderate a World IP Day panel discussing the evolving landscape of name,…
Taylor Swift’s company, TAS Rights Management, has submitted three trademark applications to the US Patent and Trademark Office aiming to protect her voice and likeness from artificial intelligence misuse. The filings include sound trademarks for phrases associated with her voice and a detailed visual depiction of her…
Taylor Swift has submitted trademark applications for two distinct voice clips and a signature image to the US Patent and Trademark Office, aiming to protect her identity from artificial intelligence-driven reproductions. These filings, including rare sound marks, reflect growing concerns over AI’s impact on artists’…
Taylor Swift has filed three trademark applications with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to safeguard her voice and likeness from unauthorized AI use. The filings include two sound trademarks of distinctive phrases and one visual trademark depicting a specific image of Swift. Legal experts note these moves could…
While utility patents protect functional aspects of inventions, trademarks safeguard distinctive non-functional product features. Courts continue to navigate tensions when trade dress claims overlap with patented designs, as seen in Abbott Labs. v. Revitalyte LLC, where trade dress protection survived a motion to dism…
China’s 2014 revision of its Trademark Law marks a significant advancement in the country’s intellectual property framework. The amendments simplify trademark registration, expand protections against infringement, and incorporate international standards, supporting both domestic innovation and foreign business engagem…
Tanzanian companies seeking to protect their trademarks beyond national borders face a complex landscape shaped by domestic laws, regional harmonization efforts within the East African Community (EAC), and continental and international intellectual property agreements. While the Trade and Service Marks Act governs tra…
Amazon has launched its Intellectual Property Accelerator in Singapore, aiming to simplify and reduce the cost of trademark registration for small and medium-sized businesses. The initiative connects SMBs with a network of trusted Singapore-based IP law firms offering competitive rates, while enabling early use of Ama…
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