- Recent trademark and copyright cases at the U.S. Supreme Court, including Fourth Estate, Rimini, and more discussions on “immoral” or “scandalous” trademarks.
- Recent federal court decisions of note, including Apple being allowed to rely on foreign priority dates for its IPAD mark.
- Recent TTAB decisions of note, including discussions on sufficiency of intent in intent-to-use applications, and trends regarding generic and “highly descriptive” marks.
- The impact of big data on trademarks – clearance, prosecution strategy, policing, and enforcement.
- An increased pressure on companies to address social, environmental, and health issues – and the interplay between trademarks and corporate social responsibility that ensues.
- Happenings outside of the United States, including new trademark laws in Canada and the implications for trademarks in the United Kingdom and the European Union in the wake of Brexit.
A Mid-Year Review of the Top Stories in Trademark and Copyright Law
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