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Articles 15 results
7.17.23
Do Large Language Models Violate Copyright Law?
Comedian Sarah Silverman is suing the maker of ChatGPT over alleged copyright infringement. How strong is her case? And what does it mean for the future of AI? Eric Fingerhut of Dykema’s Intellectual…
9.27.21
Jennifer Fraser authored the Intellectual Property Magazine article, "Filing surge." In the article, she discusses how to navigate the delays prompted by the steep rise in US trademark filings.
7.23.21
The Washington Football Team’s Trademark Journey: Over the Bumps and Full Speed Ahead
Marsha Gentner, Washington, D.C.-based Senior Counsel in Dykema’s Intellectual Property Group, authored the IP Watchdog article, “The Washington Football Team’s Trademark Journey: Over the Bumps and…
Legal Alerts 19 results
11.18.24
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office will roll out significant changes to trademark filing fees starting January 18, 2025. With the introduction of surcharges aimed at promoting complete and timely…
7.23.24
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently released their much-anticipated guidance on subject matter eligibility under 35 U.S.C. § 101 for AI inventions. The guidance aims to…
6.21.24
On June 13, 2024, in Vidal v. Elster, the Supreme Court unanimously held that the Lanham Act’s restriction of trademarks based on a living person’s name does not violate the First Amendment. The case…
One Minute Matters Video Series 8 results
1.16.25
Filing a U.S. trademark application in 2025? Don’t get sticker shock when the price tag goes up. After new USPTO fee increases went into effect on January 18, 2025, understanding the impact they could…
12.12.24
One Minute Matters [Video]: How Do You Make Sure Your Patent Is Protected Overseas? (with Tom Moga)
What do you do when the patent meant to safeguard your invention is invalidated? If that patent is in China, this risk is becoming increasingly common. Tom Moga breaks down the factors driving this…
12.04.24
Quantum computing has the potential to transform the way we use artificial intelligence, disrupting industries far beyond the tech space by tackling problems classical computers can’t solve. Diego…
Podcasts 2 results
8.20.24
How challenging is it to secure a trademark for your cannabis brand?
Picture this: Your cannabis business is thriving, sales are through the roof, and you’ve developed a loyal, passionate following for your brand. And yet… you still haven’t been able to register a…
7.30.24
Collaboration or contamination? Here‘s how to protect your cannabis trade secrets.
Cultivating a competitive edge in the cannabis industry hinges on innovation. But protecting those game-changing ideas is a hazy process that poses a lot of questions: Can you collaborate with other…
Press Mentions 68 results
6.10.24
“Scammers’ New Way of Targeting Small Businesses: Impersonating Them”
Tom Moga was quoted in The Wall Street Journal article “Scammers’ New Way of Targeting Small Businesses: Impersonating Them.”
4.15.24
"USPTO TM search ‘failures’ push firms towards third-party providers"
Jen Fraser was quoted in the ManagingIP article, "USPTO TM search ‘failures’ push firms towards third-party providers."
4.05.24
"Trademark counsel weigh in on proposed USPTO fee hikes"
Jen Fraser was quoted in the ManagingIP article, "Trademark counsel weigh in on proposed USPTO fee hikes."
Press Releases 56 results
11.07.24
Dykema Receives 15 National Rankings and 153 Metro Rankings in Best Law Firms for 2025
Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that the firm was nationally ranked in 15 practice areas in the 2025 Best Law Firms list and received a total of 153 metropolitan rankings…
8.15.24
216 Dykema Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 and Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch”
Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 216 of its attorneys, in multiple practice areas and markets, have been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 guide and the Best…
1.30.24
Dykema is proud to announce that Jennifer Fraser was chosen to serve as Co-Vice Chair of the Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO) U.S. Trademark Office Practice Committee.
Publications 7 results
12.20.24
Intellectual Property Update and Year in Review | December 2024
In this newsletter, we offer insights into key developments from the past year and explore factors that may influence 2025.
1.30.24
Legal Primer: How to Use Competitors’ Trademarks in Comparative Advertising
Shannon McKeon developed a helpful one-pager that covers comparative advertising and highlights the basic rules that allow for the use of competitors' trademarks under the doctrine of nominative fair…
1.29.24
Intellectual Property Update and Year in Review | January 2024
In this newsletter, Dykema IP attorneys provide insights on key developments of 2023 and look to what is and could impact 2024.
Speaking Engagements 4 results
3.06.25
“Hazy Hodgepodge: Navigate the Cannabis Trademark Landscape”
John Fraser and Marsha Gentner will be co-presenters for the Intellectual Property Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan and Institute of Continuing Legal Education’s Intellectual Property Law…
9.18.22
Jennifer Fraser to Serve as Featured Speaker in IPO 2022 Annual Meeting
Jennifer Fraser will serve as a featured speaker at the Intellectual Property Owners Association’s (IPO) 2022 Annual Meeting on September 18-20, 2022, at the JW Marriott in Los Angeles,…
3.09.22
Jennifer Fraser served as a featured presenter at the Practising Law Institute's (PLI) Advanced Trademark Law 2022: Current Issues event, which took place on March 9, 2022, at PLI New York. Fraser's…
Webinars 9 results
6.02.22
High Hopes: Cannabis Trademark Applications at the USPTO
Rachael Dickson is presenting an Alt Legal Webinar, “High Hopes: Cannabis Trademark Applications at the USPTO,” on June 2, 2022. Dickson will discuss the USPTO’s current policies toward cannabis…
11.30.21
Trademark Modernization Act: Are You Ready for the Changes?
On November 17, the PTO announced it will begin implementation of the Trademark Modernization Act (TMA) on December 18th. The TMA includes new expungement and reexamination procedures to challenge…
9.14.21
Thomas Moga will join IPWatchdog’s panel discussion, “Cross Border Intellectual Property: How U.S. Companies use IP in China – How Chinese Companies use IP in the U.S.,” which takes place Sept. 14,…
