USPTO Launches PIER Pilot Program Creating New Pre-Examination Decision Point for PCT National Stage Applications
Key Takeaway: The USPTO’s new PIER Pilot Program requires applicants in selected PCT national stage applications to affirmatively decide whether to proceed with, delay, or abandon U.S. patent examination. Participation...
How CNN’s Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Against Perplexity AI Could Alter the Fair-Use Landscape
Key Takeaway: CNN’s copyright infringement lawsuit against Perplexity AI stands apart from prior AI copyright cases because of allegations that Perplexity pursued a licensing deal with CNN, failed to reach...
Greg Phillips Speaks With World Trademark Review on Trader Joe’s Trademark Infringement and Anti-Counterfeiting Suit
Knobbe Martens partner Greg Phillips, Co-Chair of the firm’s Trademark and Brand Protection practice, was quoted extensively in the recent World Trademark Review article, “Trader Joe’s Targets US Distributors in...