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Is “Taco Tuesday” Generic in Austin, Texas? a local review of Taco Bell vs. Taco John’s trademark dispute
For lovers of Tex-Mex cuisine, "Taco Tuesday" has become a popular term used to describe the weekly tradition of enjoying discounted tacos. However, everyone recently found out that Taco John’s owns the trademark for "Taco Tuesday." So, the question was raised by...
Austin Patent Lawyers: Protecting Innovations in the Lone Star State
In the vibrant city of Austin, Texas, where creativity and innovation thrive, protecting intellectual property is of utmost importance. Our Austin patent lawyers are legal professionals well-versed in patent law and dedicated to assisting inventors and innovators in...
The Landscape of Patent Challenges at the USPTO
The America Invents Act (AIA) was signed into law by President Obama on September 16, 2011. The Act presented a host of major changes to the patent laws of the United States. A primary effect of the law was that it moved America into a “first-to-file” system as...
What international protections are available outside of the United States for design patents?
There are a variety of countries outside of the United States that afford protections similar to those enjoyed under design patents in the United States. In most countries, such rights are known as "industrial designs." As in the United States, industrial designs...
Smell: A Trademark Path Less Traveled
Most people have some notion that it's possible to trademark a logo or a word for a product or service. However, less commonly known is that it's possible to trademark an actual scent. This is an uncommon approach in the world of trademarking, but there is precedent...
Patent Marking Requirements
This article is about patent marking requirements. Proper patent marking is critical for patent owners to be able to fully benefit from issued patents. A valid patent gives its holder the exclusive right to make, use, offer for sale, or sell whatever the patent...
Artificial Legal Intelligence
ChatGPT is not a replacement for human lawyers, yet, but it can still be a valuable resource for intellectual property (IP) and other legal clients. ChatGPT is a machine with abilities that can assist legal clients in many ways. However, ChatGPT's abilities have...
Patents Play an Important Role in Austin’s Booming Tech Industry
Austin is a city with a booming tech industry. From tech-startups to established companies, Austin is a community that is constantly pushing the boundaries of innovation and creativity. Whether you are a tech professional, an entrepreneur, or simply interested in the...
The Dangers of Trying to Patent Something Yourself
In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world, it's common for people to think of innovative ideas and inventions. And, with what seems like unlimited access to information via the internet, many people think they can handle the patent process themselves, without a...
Lessons from Adidas’ Trademark Overreach
Adidas, a sportswear giant, lost a legal battle against high-end fashion designer Thom Browne in 2021. The fight was about three stripes on clothing. Adidas said the stripes on Thom Browne's clothes looked too much like their famous Adidas stripes. Adidas claimed this...
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Patent and Trademark Attorneys in San Diego
Patent and trademark infringement matters should not be taken lightly. Unchecked infringements can damages profit margins and brand identities. On the other hand, false accusations of patent or trademark infringement can be detrimental to your business and unfairly restrict the right to compete.
You should speak to a San Diego patent and trademark attorney as soon as you’re aware of potential IP litigation matter.
We have decades of experience handling complex litigation of intellectual property disputes across the country. We have offices in the San Diego, Los Angeles, and Houston areas, and serve clients across the world.
Because patent and trademark infringement cases are normally heard in federal court, it’s important you not only choose a lawyer experienced in infringement law but one that can practice in federal court, and who is well versed with matters in other related forums, such at the Patent Trial & Appeal Board (“PTAB”) and the Trademark Trial & Appeal Board (“TTAB”). The lawyers at Buche & Associates P.C. have more than 20 years of experience handling patent and trademark infringement cases and are collectively licensed in California, Texas, federal district courts, appellate courts, and in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. We have handled IP matters through the United States Supreme Court.
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