We all remember the monumental shift of Twitter to “X” after Elon Musk made the controversial acquisition of the social media company in 2022. So when a big tech company changes its name overnight, it can have more than just cosmetic effects. A new cancellation petition filed with the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB)…

In fields that are tech-heavy, we continue to see a plethora of fights over intellectual property between employees and employers. This is especially true when employees change jobs, relocate to a new country, or transition to a startup. Employers use assignment agreements, confidentiality clauses, and research and development (R&D) processes to protect their intellectual property…

If you’re an out-of-state company being sued in California courts, you may have solid defenses to strike back at the case before it even begins. One of the most powerful weapons is a motion to quash or motion to dismiss on grounds of lack of personal jurisdiction. Can Out-of-State Businesses Be Sued in California? Plaintiffs…

Cohen IP Law Group successfully obtained a dismissal in a California consumer class action “strike-through” lawsuit after the Los Angeles Superior Court granted a motion to quash service for lack of personal jurisdiction. Related Case Win: Cohen IP previously secured a dismissal based on lack of personal jurisdiction in a patent declaratory judgment action. Read…

Can I get a patent on my software idea? That’s one of the most common and complex questions an inventor asks. The answer has shifted over the decades, but since 2014, the U.S. legal system has settled into a framework that is challenging, yet navigable. Yes, you can still patent software and business methods. But…

Steering through the world of intellectual property can be intricate, particularly with patents. For inventors, entrepreneurs, and well-established firms, knowing what is or isn’t allowed to be patented makes for a vital first step in safeguarding the truly innovative ideas and inventions that they’ve brought forth. This article covers the basics behind securing a U.S….

For those inventors and startup founders among you who are angling to protect an entirely new product, new system, or novel piece of new software, you might have encountered two of the most common forms of patent applications: provisional patent applications and utility patent applications. Although both can have a significant impact on your intellectual…

Discovering that someone is using your well-earned brand—your trademark—without consent can be an infuriating and even harmful experience. Trademark infringement can lessen the value of your hard-won brand, befuddle customers, and bleed your business of profits. Wronged trademark owners have remedies; many of them do so. The correct steps can protect your business and enforce…

One of the most potent moves you can make to safeguard your brand is to obtain a trademark. But before you apply to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), it’s vital to grasp the ins and outs—and the potential hazards—of the process. Here are five essential pieces of knowledge for anyone about to embark…