Intellectual Property Blog

The NCAA has significantly relaxed its rules limiting the ability of athletes to monetize their personal brand and profit from their specialized expertise and their influence within the landscape of collegiate athletics. Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) collectives or consortiums have been formed by numerous universities around the country to help facilitate athletes’ endorsement and employment opportunities. 

The barcode turns 50!

Have you filed a trademark application and received an email from a company that has an awfully official sounding name, but the offer just doesn’t appear to be on the up and up.

In counseling and working with entrepreneurs, one of the critical decisions facing any startup involves safeguarding its intellectual property (IP). 

Last week, on June 4, 2024, the US Patent Office issued US Patent Number 12,000,000.