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Hovey Prevails in Copyright Infringement Case at the 8th Circuit
by Hovey Williams August 20, 2021Hovey Williams LLP successfully defended its client Thomson Sailors Homes and its principals in a copyright infringement action in the Western District of Missouri. In 2019, Judge Steven R. Bough granted summary judgment of no copyright infringement in a case claiming that certain model homes built in the Kansas City area by Thomson Sailors and
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Review Power of Administrative Patent Judges: United States v. Arthrex
by Hovey Williams July 7, 2021At the end of June, the U.S. Supreme Court decided United States v. Arthrex, which concerned the constitutionality of the decision power of administrative patent judges (APJs). APJs are employees of the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) that, among other roles, adjudicate post-grant proceedings, such as inter partes reviews. This role of the
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Busting some patent myths
by Hovey Williams July 11, 2019Anyone who has needed to copyright something has likely considered the option of the so-called “poor …
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Iron Maiden screams trademark infringement over video game
by Hovey Williams June 11, 2019For many, being portrayed in a video game would be the ultimate sign of “making it.” But if you have enjoyed …
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Trademark Registration Guidelines for Goods and Services Related to Hemp
by Hovey Williams June 11, 2019While avoiding guidance on cannabis-related trademarks, a few weeks ago, the USPTO issued guidelines to clarify its position …
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Combinations of existing items can create something patentable
by Hovey Williams May 17, 2019A recent patent application from Tesla not only provided a sneak peek at a feature the electric carmaker may incorporate into …
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NCAA puts full-court press on unauthorized use of Final Four trademarks
by Hovey Williams April 3, 2019If you’re planning a Final Four viewing party, you may want to refer to the event on your invitations as the “College Hoops …
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The internet is not the wild, wild West of copyright law
by Hovey Williams March 27, 2019Let’s say you’re a small-business owner with a website to provide customers information about your product or service. Your …
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Trademark rights in the iconic Chuck Taylor sneakers
by Hovey Williams March 5, 2019Few, if any, shoe brands are more iconic than the Converse Chuck Taylor All Star High Top sneaker. Named after a basketball …
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