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Veza Bands

Congratulations to one of our client’s launch of their new product Veza Bands. http://www.vezabands.com/

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Cohen IP Law Group Exhibits at Small Business Expo in Los Angeles

Cohen IP Law Group, P.C. is proud to announce that it will be an exhibitor at the Small Business Expo held in Los Angeles, California on November 7, 2013. Admission is free to attendees, so stop by BOOTH 109 to say hello and learn more about our firm. We hope to see you there

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USPTO Remains Open During Government Shutdown

While many government agencies have been forced to close shop as a result of the quibbling between the members of Congress, there has been one bright bastion of hope for American efficiency; the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Without sounding like I’ve been paid by them, the USPTO appears to be the exemplary son…

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Trademark Lawyers, Why You Should Hire One

Here is a great posting by the United States Patent and Trademark Office regarding why you should hire a trademark lawyer to file your trademark application: http://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/basics/private_attorney.jsp

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Filing a Trademark without a Lawyer

Great post about why it is dangerous to file trademarks without the advice of an experienced trademark lawyer.

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Flight Car: Young Innovative Entrepreneur Rental Car Business

Not specifically relating to any intellectual property matter, but the young entrepreneurs of Flight Car have come up with an ingenious rental car business that has had their competitors think twice about the business. https://news.yahoo.com/rental-car-co-run-teenagers-undercuts-hertz-avis-142119464.html  

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Supreme Court’s Opinion of Gene Patentability

Supreme Court has held that isolated human genes are not patentable. See below for more. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324049504578543250466974398.html?mod=djemalertNEWS

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Silicon Beach’s Mayor Eric Garcetti

Congratulations to LA’s new Mayor Eric Garcetti. We are optimistic about Garcetti’s role in shaping LA’s future in the tech area. Why Tech Loves Eric Garcetti

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Louboutin and Yves Saint Laurent’s Trademark Update

The sage continues, but this time the brawl between the two high-end fashion titans takes place in the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Back in September of 2012, the Second Circuit issued an important fact-specific ruling in regards to Christian Louboutin‘s trademark covering the red sole of their shoe in that protection will remain…

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Pitching Your Invention to Toy Companies

Patenting toys is a hot area for many inventors, and can be very lucrative as well. You should always have a patent issued prior to…

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USPTO announces extension of certain patent and trademark-related timing deadlines under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) today announced extensions to the time allowed to file certain patent and trademark-related documents and to pay…

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The Strength of Trademarks: The Distinctiveness Spectrum

Different types of trademarks have different levels of strength. The strength of a trademark determines its ability to be protected from trademark infringers and enforced…

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