Trademark vs. Copyright vs. Patent: What’s the Difference?
Confused about trademark vs. copyright vs. patent? Learn the differences, examples, and how to protect your brand, invention, or creative work.
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Swift Strategic Move: Taylor Swift’s Comprehensive Trademark Filing for TLOAS Signals Album Launch
Taylor Swift trademark filing: TLOAS brand protection ahead of ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ album announcement shows celebrity IP strategy
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Nintendo Jigglypuff Trademark Battle: How a Gaming Giant Lost Rights to Its Own Pokémon Character
Nintendo’s $600 Mistake: How a Gaming Giant Lost Rights to Its Own Pokémon Character
In one of the most surprising trademark disputes of 2025, Nintendo found itself fighting to cancel a “JIGGLYPUFF” trademark registration—owned not by the gaming company, but by a Chinese jewelry business. Despite nearly three decades of using the beloved Pokémon character since 1996, Nintendo never filed a federal trademark application for Jigglypuff, allowing Yiwu FeiMeng Jewelry Company to secure the rights in 2022. -
The Sonos v. Google Patent Wars: Federal Circuit Showdown
Federal Circuit oral arguments could reshape patent continuation strategy after judge controversially threw out $32.5M verdict over 13-year delay.
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US Trademark Office Cancels Marvel, DC’s ‘Super Hero’ Marks
In a stunning turn of events that reads like a comic book plot itself, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) has canceled four longstanding trademarks for “Super Hero” and “Super Heroes” jointly owned by comic book giants Marvel and DC Comics.¹ The September 26, 2024 decision marks the end of a 57-year monopoly on terms that have become synonymous with an entire entertainment genre.
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What Is a Trademark and Why Do You Need One?
What Is a Trademark and Why Do You Need One? If you’re building a business, protecting your brand should be one of your top priorities. One of the most effective ways to safeguard your company’s identity is through trademark registration.
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Patenting AI: USPTO Guidance and Common Rejection Challenges
Patenting AI: USPTO Guidance and Common Rejection Challenges. Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming various industries, presenting both opportunities and challenges for the patent system.
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The Katy Perry Trademark Battle: Why Co-Existence Could Have Been the Winning Note
“Gunslingers” takes place in a town named Redemption, where reformed gunslinger Keller and mad genius Ben are guided by spiritual leader Jericho towards vindication. While confronting their violent histories, their newfound peace is challenged by violence and revenge.
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