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Jonathan Phillips 5/11/26 Jonathan Phillips 5/11/26

Not Your Typical Mark. When the Authentication Mark Is the Problem: What Upper Deck v. Pixels Teaches About Trademark and Collectibles

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Jonathan Phillips 4/29/26 Jonathan Phillips 4/29/26

A Quiet Trademark Update That Could Complicate Your Next Filing

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Jonathan Phillips 4/28/26 Jonathan Phillips 4/28/26

Lost in Translation: What the TTAB's DANKE vs. MERCI Ruling Means for Non-English Trademarks

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Jonathan Phillips 4/18/26 Jonathan Phillips 4/18/26

You Cannot Trademark the Shape of Your Pancakes — And Your Own Marketing Copy Is the Reason Why

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USPTO updates and raises fees for 2021

USPTO fee increases are coming.

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Mass joinder of online retailers determined to be improper

Northern District of Illinois slaps down mass joinder of online retailers in suit.

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Recent trademark appeal from Southern Illinois affirms $17MM judgment

A recent Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals decision aafirms $17MM award against southern Illinois storm shelter seller.

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Recent Seminar at the Springfield Art Assocaition

A brief review of a recent discussion at the Springfield Art Association.

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A trademark clearance search could have saved some money for this applicant

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USPTO remains open during government shutdown

There is no reason to put off applying for patent or trademark protection during the government shutdown.

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