Will the Bankruptcy of “Forever 21” Strengthen IP Rights?
For the second time since its founding in 1984, the fast-fashion movement leader, Forever 21, has filed for bankruptcy and is expected to close its over 350 U.S. locations and...
No Shenanigans: IPRs and Interference Estoppel
IGT v. ZYNGA INC. Before Prost, Reyna, and Taranto. Appeal from the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). Summary: Interference estoppel does not apply when the interference was terminated due...
Not Clear Enough: The TTAB’s Standard for the Registrability of All-Purpose Word Marks Lacked Clarity
IN RE: ERIK BRUNETTI Before Lourie, Dyk, and Reyna. Appeal from the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. Summary: The Federal Circuit vacated and remanded a decision of the Trademark Trial and...