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Trademarks In The News

Uplifting Coronavirus Trademark Filings

The USPTO has seen a surge in optimistic coronavirus and COVID-19 trademark filings, such as “WE CURED COVID-19” and “I SURVIVED THE CORONAVIRUS 2020.”

Copyrights

The 30 Percent Rule in Copyright Law

A popular myth in copyright law is that changing someone else’s work by 30% avoids copyright infringement. This article discusses why that is not true.

Trademarks In The News

UPS Files Trademark for “UPS HEALTHCARE”

UPS filed a trademark application for “UPS HEALTHCARE,” indicating that UPS intends to provide management consulting and delivery in the healthcare industry.

Patents

How to Perform a Patent Search

The United States Patent & Trademark Office, or USPTO, recommends the 7-step strategy that can be followed when performing a patentability search. Read on to learn more.

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