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Cannabidiol Found Patent Eligible in First Cannabis Patent Case

Josh Conley \ May 06, 2019

It is hard not to see or hear something about CBD (cannabidiol).  I mean, did you hear that Kim Kardashian had a CBD-themed baby shower.  In case you are not in the know, CBD is a compound found in cannabis.

Horse Racing Legend Files Suit Against Amazon Days Before Kentucky Derby

Josh Conley \ May 03, 2019

The Kentucky Debry takes place this Friday and millions will be watching it. Among those millions of viewers are countless people who have no idea what is going on and do not have anything horse racing related to talk about. No worries, Dave Johnson has your back. Johnson filed..

Disney Flexes its IP Portfolio in Disney+

Josh Conley \ May 01, 2019

With Avengers Endgame raking in a record-breaking $1.2 billion its opening weekend it seems appropriate to touch on just how much of a powerhouse Disney really is. Recently, Disney provided more information on its upcoming streaming service, Disney+, which is set to release..

The Hidden Value of Trademarks

Tim Zarley \ April 25, 2019

Every day we are confronted with numerous trademarks like Apple, McDonald’s, Ford and the like. For each of these marks we have certain expectations about the products and services offered. As a result, the marks serve as an information shortcut that companies will go to great..

No More Happy Little Trees For Bob Ross' Son

John Gilberston \ April 23, 2019

Robert Stephen Ross, son of famously mellow painter Bob Ross, has lost a battle for control of his late father’s intellectual property. A federal judge in Virginia granted summary judgement against Robert, finding that Bob’s IP actually belongs to Bob Ross Inc., a company Bob..

Miller Lite is Not Backing Down from Bud Light’s Medieval Slight

John Gilberston \ April 15, 2019

Baseless.  Deliberate.  Designed to frighten consumers.  Nefarious! These are just a few of the barbs MillerCoors has been lobbing at Anheuser-Busch in the wake of Bud Light's viral "Corn Syrup" advertisement.

Trademark Office Argues That “Scandalous” Brands Should Be Treated Differently From “Disparaging” Marks, What The …?

Josh Conley \ April 12, 2019

Next week, the Supreme Court will hear oral argument on the issues of “scandalous” trademarks.  Currently, certain trademarks cannot be registered because the government deems the mark to be offensive.  

Federal Circuit Undercuts Patent Office's Attempt To Clear Up Patent Eligibility

Zarley Law \ April 10, 2019

The Patent Office’s new guidance on what is and is not eligible for patent protection has been severely undercut by the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit––the preeminent authority on most issues patent related. Over the past few months, the USPTO has signaled that it is..

Zarley Law Firm Announces Josh Conley as Partner

Zarley Law \ April 08, 2019

We are proud to announce Josh Conley’s promotion to partner after joining Zarley Law in 2013. Conley’s dedication and leadership within the firm have been apparent as he continuously achieves success for clients through a focus on compact prosecution, expedited international..

New EU Copyright Directive Will Hold Sites Liable For User's Infringing Content

Josh Conley \ April 04, 2019

This past Tuesday, the European Union voted to approve new copyright legislation by a vote of 348 to 274. The new laws allow for liability to be imposed against sites for content that their users upload that infringes upon another’s copyrights. The legislation also will require..