To Take or Not To Take? The Intersection of Intellectual Property and Regulatory Takings
By Kendra S. Ankrum The America Invents Act (“AIA”), effective since 2012, established a procedure to challenge patents through inter parties review (“IPR”) before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (“PTAB”). IPRs have become a popular, cheaper alternative to litigation…
Read Full ArticleToilet Talk and Trademark Trouble: An Adventure Through a Likelihood of Confusion Analysis
By Alexandra Hodson Although the title of this article may insinuate that we will be delving into SCOTUS’ recent decision in Iancu v. Brunetti,139 S. Ct. 2294 (2019)—a landmark case in which the Supreme Court invalidated the Lanham Act’s bar…
Read Full ArticleCommissioner’s Message: Who Wouldn’t Want to be Perry Mason
By David E. Kerrick I first wanted to be a lawyer sometime between 1957 and 1966. It was during this time that I was introduced to perhaps the greatest lawyer of all time, Perry Mason. Perry came into our house…
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