In late May, the Supreme Court placed limits on a patent owner’s rights after sales. The Products, Inc. v. Lexmark International, Inc. case concerned Lexmark International, a manufacturer of laser
The Lanham Act is the federal law controlling trademarks. Section 1051 requires an individual uses the trademark in commerce before they apply to register the mark. But what exactly does
Registration and maintenance of a trademark requires that the trademark is distinctive and does not become generic. There are five categories of trademark distinctiveness: In descending order, from strongest to
Camryn Sullivan, a student from Amherst Central High School, isn’t your typical high school senior. She has gained an impressive knowledge in such topics as trademarks, patents, and marketing through
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Every great invention starts with a problem. For Ryan Ferris, that problem came in the form of the pesky mess left behind after trimming trees and shrubs. How could landscapers
It’s always exciting to see the success of our clients as they continue to grow their brand! In October 2016, LoTempio Law introduced Debbie Sullivan of Kae and Cami. Debbie
Described by The New York Times as “a craze to rival the Hula-Hoop, and even less explicable,” the Pet Rock made Inventor Gary Dahl a millionaire. The secret to his
It is no secret that in order to obtain a patent, the invention must be a “useful process, machine, manufacture, or composition of matter, or any new and useful improvement
