I ♡ Trademarks NewsletterIssue #481
Bri Van Til | June 02, 2026
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World PTOs
Vietnam’s Intellectual Property Office is working to integrate IP education into elementary school curricula.
Check out a list of the latest changes to the USPTO’s TMEP, including info like when the examining attorney may amend a filing without prior approval.
On appeal, the EUIPO found that TOUCH YOUR BOOBS doesn’t violate principles of morality. I don’t have much to say about that because it can be a touchy subject.
The Trump Administration is launching an investigation into Vietnam’s IP policies.
This webinar in September will outline the changes China’s Draft Amendments will make to the country’s trademark laws.
Stop Gap Measures
States are proposing legislation to cover the gap in protection for AI-produced works.
This article claims that Taylor Swift’s recent trademark applications highlight a gap copyright law can’t fill.
According to a recent EUIPO report, the problem isn’t that businesses don’t secure IP but rather that investors don’t properly recognize the value of IP.
This roundtable discussion about ensuring that there isn’t a gap in communications between in-house teams and outside counsel is just one of the many exciting options for lunchtime discussions at the TMAE Summit. Get your ticket now! Use the code “IHTN” for an additional discount.
How can you protect against gaps in IP coverage? Consider overlapping protection. Watch this webinar recording to learn more.
Copy, Right?
This copyright infringement claim over a photo of JFK is interesting.
You could say that the lawyers in this copyright infringement claim about allegedly unauthorized use of music from Charlie Brown are working for Peanuts.
It turns out that when people agree not to sell a thing you’ve alleged is infringing and then resuming selling the thing, you get mad, even if the thing is a blanket for a horse. I hope the artist comes out ahead and doesn’t end up saddled with debt from the suit.
CBS apparently responded to Stephen Colbert’s appearance on Only in Monroe with copyright takedown notices, but they’ve since retracted them.
Professional Concerns
If you’ve been Nixon Peabody from your list of potential employers, you’re missing a great opportunity! They’re looking for a senior trademark specialist, and I bet you’d be amazing!
You’ve Claude your way to the top, now you’re ready to be copyright counsel for Anthropic.
Feeling stuck between a Hard Rock and a… place? Go be corporate counsel.
If Mr. T were working with the marketing team of this firm, they might come up with a campaign that says Day Pitney the fool that doesn’t apply for either this trademark and copyright associate opening or this trademark enforcement paralegal position.
Emburse yourself for all your hard work: get this job as associate counsel.
Have an open role on your team? Email us at [email protected], and we’ll try to get it in our next newsletter!
Odds & Ends
The Delhi High Court has ordered Google to pay about $30k in damages for selling a competitor a company’s trademarked name as a keyword. The case could have ripple effects for competitor advertising.
Whether you’ve been working with licensees and franchisors for decades or you just dabble in it, join us for this webinar later this summer to learn all about red flags to look out for in your agreements.
The ABA is seeking proposals for its Techshow, so fill out the form if you’re interested in speaking.