Organisation: US Copyright Office

US district court sides with Copyright Office in first AI art ruling 

While the court is the first in the US to review a Copyright Office decision on AI-generated art, the narrow nature of the ruling means that many more questions remain, practitioners tell WTR. 

22 August 2023

INTA lobbying spend increases dramatically as US lawmakers debate IP-related bills 

New data reveals that INTA is engaging in more political lobbying in Washington DC than ever before.

16 August 2023

Combating counterfeits – lessons to be learned from CBP seizure statistics

A deep dive through the CBP's FY2021 seizure statistics reveals some interesting findings and pointers for rights holders. 

29 March 2023

How the metaverse and NFTs might impact IP protection in 2023

Pivotal cases involving major international brands such as Hermès and Nike are coinciding with evolving USPTO enforcement strategies to shake up the IP landscape for US brand owners in the metaverse and NFT spaces.

16 March 2023

Key trademark and copyright developments shape 2023 US outlook

Several key updates in 2022 are helping the USPTO and the US Copyright Office to make great strides in their joint mission to clear the path to IP protection – particularly with regard to taking actions against fraudulent filings and shortening the application process.

09 March 2023

Landmark interim injunctive relief decision provides takeaways on tackling copycats in Argentina

A recent interim injunctive relief decision in a copycat case highlights how a convincing storyline can persuade the courts that action is justified.

09 January 2023

US trademark landscape: predictions and cases to follow in 2023

IP practitioners at Venable and Knobbe Martens offer their predictions for the US trademark landscape in the year ahead.

30 December 2022

Fake drugs and medical supplies top priority for US authorities, annual enforcement data reveals

The Office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator has issued its Annual IP Report to Congress, providing a vital snapshot of the US enforcement landscape.

13 April 2022

“It’s about efficiency”: Senator calls for study into mooted United States Intellectual Property Office

Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), who wants to unify US government intellectual property functions into a single body, has called for a study on how a United States Intellectual Property Office (USIPO) could be facilitated.

21 March 2022

XYZ Registry shares brand protection insights following takedown of fake USPTO website

In an exclusive interview with WTR, the vice president of operations at XYZ, Jocelyn Hanc, shares information on how the registry is evolving its brand protection and anti-fraud operations.

08 July 2021

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