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In the latest phase of the implementation of the Trademark Modernization Act 2020, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will open two new ex-parte cancellation proceedings on 27 December 2021, called “trademark expungement” and “trademark re-examination.” Through these new avenues, third parties may now request cancellation of some or all of the goods […]
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Consumer data privacy laws are rapidly changing both in the US and abroad. Businesses must comply with the requirements set forth for collecting, using, and handling consumer data. But what does that mean, exactly? Privacy Law – Basic Definitions Personal Data means any information relating to an identifiable “Natural Person”—meaning a real live human. An Identifiable […]
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If you’ve filed a trademark with the USPTO, you it’s become very likely that you’ve been hit with a “Nonfinal Office Action” after the Examiner looks at your trademark. What does this mean? Do you have to respond? What types of office actions are there? Here’s a quick rundown of the most common USPTO Office […]
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Updated November 2021 Non Compete Law Changes in Virginia While the rest of the world was focused on dealing with the implications of COVID-19, Virginia quietly passed it’s legal changes to whittle down already-disfavored non-competition laws. Starting July 1, 2020, businesses may not “enter into, enforce, or threaten to enforce” a non-competition clause with any […]
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