Firm News
How Proprietary Trademarks Fall into the Public Domain as Generic Terms
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 23, Issue 6
People are familiar with the most famous examples of trademarks which have been “lost”—or almost lost.
Happy Pi Day
FishBits: Mini Article Volume 23, Issue 5
Each year, March 14th is celebrated as Pi Day around the world. This day is dedicated to the mathematical constant π, which represents the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter.
Michael D. Fishman named to the WTR 1000: World’s Leading Trademark Professionals in 2023
Fishman Stewart PLLC is pleased to announce that Michael D. Fishman, a founding firm partner, has been listed in the 2023 World Trademark Review’s WTR 1000: The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals.
Trade-MARK MADNESS
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 23, Issue 5
If you are looking to capitalize on the NCAA tournament, make sure to draw up your promotional play with a trademark attorney beforehand.
AI Stands for … Art Infringers?
FishBits: Mini Article Volume 23, Issue 4
Artificial Intelligence tools have been all the rage in recent months. From ChatGPT to Midjourney, these tools take different forms but the premise is the same: a user enters a prompt in text form, and the AI tool creates a response in text-form or image.
Which U.S. President Received a Patent?
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 23, Issue 4
On February 20th we celebrate Presidents’ Day. In honor of the holiday, we wanted to celebrate the only U.S. President to receive a patent.
Nothing Says Love Like an NFT
FishBits: Mini Article Volume 23, Issue 3
Looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift? How about a non-fungible token (“NFT” for short). NFTs are digital certificates of ownership of assets, such as artwork (physical or virtual).
Patent Demand Grew at IP5 Offices In 2021
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 23, Issue 3
The world’s five largest IP offices (“IP5”)—representing the patent offices of Europe, Japan, South Korea, China, and the United States—have published the IP5 Statistics Report 2021.
Public Service Announcement: No. Mailing Something to Yourself is Not a Substitute for Copyright Registration or a Patent.
FishBits: Mini Article Volume 23, Issue 2
This practice is often called the “Poor Man’s Copyright” and the idea has been around for a long time. The theory is that mailing a copy of a work to yourself will provide you with certain legal rights akin to a copyright registration so long as the envelope remains sealed and bears a postmark by the United States Postal Service.
2022 Recap – Largest Patent Damages Awards
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 23, Issue 2
$2 billion! No, that is not the latest lottery jackpot. It is the total amount of the five largest patent damages awards in 2022. Take a brief look at the patented technology involved in each of the top five cases from 2022.
How Employers Can Prepare for a Possible Non-Compete Ban
On Jan. 5, the Federal Trade Commission proposed a new rule that would ban employee non-competes outright. A nationwide ban could take effect as early as September. Employers that rely on non-compete agreements should get ready now.
Fishman Stewart partner Max Goss to present ‘Trade Secrets and the Future of Non-Competes’ at Michigan Intellectual Property Law Association meeting on January 24
Maxwell Goss, a business and intellectual property attorney, litigator and partner at IP law firm Fishman Stewart PLLC, will be a presenter at the Michigan Intellectual Property Law Association (MPLA) virtual meeting on January 24. He will speak on the timely topic, Trade Secrets and the Future of Non-Competes.
Happy (Belated) Public Domain Day!
FishBits: Mini Article Volume 23, Issue 1
Public Domain Day is celebrated on January 1st and commemorates the expiration of copyright protection for certain creative works. US copyright law provides the copyright owner with certain exclusive rights for a limited time, after which the works fall into the public domain.
Bot vs. Man, A Holiday Bout For Rights
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 23, Issue 1
Unlike the Matrix, Star Wars, and Austin Powers, respectively, Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer, or ChatGPT, is not a robot in disguise or a bot of science fiction. We, the users, provide prompts in text form, and ChatGPT converses in response to the prompts.
Long Live the Queen of Christmas!
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 22, Issue 26
Mariah Carey filed a U.S. trademark application attempting to claim trademark rights to “QUEEN OF CHRISTMAS” for a wide range of different goods and services including alcoholic beverages, online retail services, dog collars, musical recordings, body lotions, spa items, Christmas decorations, and even lactose-free milk.
Top 7 High-Profile Trade Secret Cases from 2022
FishBits: Mini Article Volume 22, Issue 25
Trade secrets are everywhere—and so are legal battles centering on trade secrets. In 2022, a number of trade secret lawsuits involving famous personalities and brands grabbed headlines. Below we dive into 2022’s top seven high-profile trade secret cases.
Fun Holiday Patents
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 22, Issue 25
Arguably at the top of the list for creativity is US7258592, a patent directed to a Santa Claus Visit Kit. Parents will want to keep this kit hidden from their children, as it is designed to create an illusion that Santa Claus has visited a home.
The Benefits of Copyright Registration
FishBits: Mini Article Volume 22, Issue 24
Recently, we filed an application to register the copyright for Finny the Fish. In the United States, and in many other countries, copyright protection arises at the moment a work is fixed in tangible medium. So, why would we take the extra step to register Finny’s copyright?
MUSICIANS vs. POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS: Who Wins?
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 22, Issue 24
With the 2022 midterms (almost) in the rearview mirror, political junkies are now free to turn their full attention to the 2024 presidential election. Today’s focus is on the tug of war that can occur when candidates play music at campaign events.
Fishman Stewart attorneys continue their run of legal excellence with recognition from DBusiness Top Lawyers for 2023
Fishman Stewart PLLC is pleased to announce that three firm attorneys have again been named to DBusiness magazine’s annual Top Lawyers list for 2023.
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FishBits: Mini Article Volume 24, Issue 7
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Celebrate World Intellectual Property Day with Finny
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 24, Issue 9
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FishBits: Mini Article Volume 24, Issue 6
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Climate Change and the Patenting Process Doing Its Part
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 24, Issue 8
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More than One Way to Slice a Potato?
FishBits: Mini Article Volume 24, Issue 5
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Trump “Never Surrender” Sneakers: Could They Surrender To Louboutin Red Bottoms?
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 24, Issue 7
- Michael D. Fishman named to the WTR 1000: World’s Leading Trademark Professionals in 2024
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Taylor Swift Deepfakes Make Bad Blood with Fans
FishBits: Mini Article Volume 24, Issue 4
