Jeff Van Hoosear Shares Trademark Protection Strategies for Namesake Beauty Brands in BeautyMatter
In a recent BeautyMatter article exploring the legal complexities of trademark ownership and brand protection in the beauty industry, Knobbe Martens partner Jeff Van Hoosear shared insights on trademark registration,...
PTAB to Rehear Ex Parte Baurin: Revisiting the Interplay of Obviousness-Type Double Patenting and Patent Term Adjustment After Cellect and Allergan
Key Takeaway: The PTO Director’s sua sponte rehearing of Ex parte Baurin raises questions regarding the scope of Allergan v. MSN, Examiners’ role in obviousness-type double patenting rejections, and the...
AI Is Going Nuclear: How Major Tech Companies Are Pursuing Nuclear Energy—And How Energy Startups Can Avoid Common Collaboration Pitfalls
Key Takeaways: As major technology companies turn to nuclear energy, early-stage nuclear companies may face heightened intellectual property (IP) risks due to asymmetric negotiations. Building and documenting strong background IP—and...