Early this year, an Austrian property developer filed claims that several of the trademarks connected to the James Bond franchise have not been used as required to maintain trademark protections in these jurisdictions.
For the designers behind the original, the performance often ends at the red carpet. So where’s the legal protection? Under current U.S. intellectual property law, their options for protection are limited and, in many cases, untested in court.
Under 35 U.S.C. §103, a claimed invention is unpatentable if the differences between it and the prior art would have been obvious to a person of ordinary skill in the art (“POSITA”) at the time the invention was made.
Mazda’s approach to design is as much about light as it is about lines. The interplay of highlights and shadows on the CX-90’s form is magnified by this paint system, which includes a lustrous metallic base, a richly pigmented translucent red layer, and a glossy clear coat. The result is a color that seems to move even when the car is standing still. It’s not just eye-catching—it’s engineered beauty.
Antibodies are powerful tools in modern medicine, but securing patents for them has become increasingly complex. Following the Amgen v. Sanofi decision, companies must now provide much more detailed data to prove that their antibody inventions are fully “enabled,” making it harder to claim broad protections. While this raises the bar for innovation, it also sparks debate: does it safeguard public interest or hinder progress?
In the fast-paced world of fashion, IP Rights are often overlooked—yet they can be a game changer. From trademarks that protect brand identity to copyrights for original prints, IP Rights offer critical tools for protecting both creativity and market value.
The US Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) has now issued guidance explaining that AI-assisted inventions are not categorically unpatentable, embracing the use of AI in innovation, but that only humans can be inventors and must make a significant contribution to the invention.
On June 6, 2025, a federal judge gave final approval to the long-awaited settlement in the antitrust lawsuit, House v. NCAA (discussed in a previous Fish Tank).
In our previous FishTank article “The Great Beige-Off: Influencer Sues for ‘Vibe’ Infringement,” we reported on Sydney Nicole Gifford’s lawsuit against fellow influencer Alyssa Sheil over allegations of copyright infringement involving neutral-toned social media content.
People have long pondered whether or not the Giza pyramids were indeed solely burial chambers, which was the only known, and archaeologically determined, use—until now.