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Copy Editing Is Not a Remedy Available in Court
The Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit addressed a claim for a positive injunction essentially requiring copy editing. Specifically, US Inventor, Inc. v. Squires sought to order the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks to more ...
Read Article Social Media Use and Abuse
On June 8, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit armed separation of former U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Member and Ocer James C. Wenzler for posting “a series of crass statements on LinkedIn while serving as a member of the Coast...
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USPTO Efforts at Modernity Speeds Patent Issuance
On May 13, 2025, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will expedite Issue Dates for patents. This will reduce the average time from three weeks to about two weeks, so patent holders can bring their investments to market sooner. Please note:...
Read ArticleCELEBRATE DIVERSITY IN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY – WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH 2024
Ladas & Parry LLP considers diversity and inclusion as core values and principles that provide access to opportunity, maximization of expertise and a range of perspectives and ensures excellence, particularly in the IP field. We salute those who...
Read ArticleCELEBRATE DIVERSITY IN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY – BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2024
Ladas & Parry LLP considers diversity and inclusion as core values and principles that provide access to opportunity, consolidation of expertise and range of perspectives and ensures excellence, particularly in the IP field. We salute those who...
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Copyright Protection for Works Resulting From Some Use of Artificial Intelligence in the United States
17 USC 102(a) provides copyright protection for original works of authorship fixed in any tangible medium of expression, now known or later developed, from which they can be perceived, reproduced, or otherwise communicated, either directly or with...
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