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10/31/2023 2:13:00 PM

U.S. Supreme Court Alert: If you copy an unpatented furniture design, does that help prove that the design was iconic and protected as a trademark?

By Jack Hicks Jason Rockman Jake Wharton

Furniture manufacturer admits intentionally copying designs, asks Supreme Court, What does copying really say about trademark status of...

10/30/2023 1:55:00 PM

FCC Proposes More Frequent Scrutiny of International Section 214 Authorization Holders; Industry Sternly Objects

By Carri Bennet Michael Bennet Stephen Sharbaugh

In April, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) proposing to require...

10/26/2023 8:39:00 PM

U.S. Government Designates 31 Tech Hubs to Bolster Innovation and Economic Development

By Womble Bond Dickinson

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10/26/2023 2:08:00 PM

On-Demand Webinar: Exploring Cross-Border Privilege Issues

By Joe Whitley Luke Cass Sarah Motley Stone +1 more...

Watch this panel of distinguished attorneys from across the globe explore how attorney-client privileged communications and work product...

10/23/2023 6:13:00 PM

Right of Publicity Bill Would Federally Regulate AI-Generated Fakes

By Seiko Okada Chris Mammen

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10/20/2023 7:21:00 PM

Defendant Cannot Keep Trademark and Copyright Infringement In The Dark

By Jack Hicks Jason Rockman Jake Wharton

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10/19/2023 2:42:00 PM

Trade Dress Rights Asserted in Chandelier Cloud Configuration

By Jack Hicks Jason Rockman Jake Wharton

Plaintiff acquired Federal Registration after Demonstrating Secondary Meaning at USPTOA New York-based design studio has filed a Federal...

10/13/2023 7:47:00 PM

Federal Officials Unveil Choices for First Seven Clean Hydrogen Hubs

By Lisa Rushton Jeffrey Whittle

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10/12/2023 7:12:00 PM

Carri Bennet Discusses Rip and Replace Program on CoBank's All Day Digital Podcast

By Carri Bennet

10/12/2023 2:06:00 PM

Better Late Than Never: A Voluntary Self Disclosure Case Study

By Luke Cass

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10/10/2023 9:07:00 PM

Recent Whistleblower Enforcement Actions Highlight SEC Focus On Employee Agreements

By Jane Jeffries Jones

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10/9/2023 6:53:00 PM

The U.S. House of Representatives Removed Speaker Kevin McCarthy: What Happened and What Comes Next?

By Kristina Moore Chukwukpee Nzegwu

What Happened? The Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), was removed from his leadership position due to...

10/9/2023 4:41:00 PM

Explaining the New Corporate Transparency Act

By Alexandria Murphy

Beginning January 1, 2024, domestic entities and foreign entities registered to do business in the United States will need to comply with...

10/6/2023 8:43:00 PM

Joe Whitley Discusses U.S. Sentencing Guidelines with Jim Felman on "White Collar Talks" Podcast

By Joe Whitley

The JustPod podcast series, "White Collar Talks with Nina and Joe", co-hosted by Joe Whitley, Womble Bond Dickinson's White Collar...

10/6/2023 6:52:00 PM

Jamie Connelly Talks Board Governance, Leadership in "Training Camp for Leaders" Podcast

By James Connelly

10/5/2023 4:17:00 PM

Lowering Bar on Footboard Does Not Lower Burden for Proving Acquired Distinctiveness of Bed Frame, Says Trademark Office

By Jack Hicks Jason Rockman Jake Wharton

Charity seeking to register product designs as trademark icon not met the “very high burden” for showing acquired distinctivenessOn...