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A Selection of IP-related Posts by Schott, P.C.

Top Ten Most Important Trademark Cases

By Stephen B. SchottPatent attorneys appreciate patent law’s rigidity. Unlike many areas of the law, there are hard rules ...
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“Hail to the…” Redskins Federal Trademarks Canceled as Disparaging

By Stephen B. SchottIn a 2-1 split decision, the US Patent and Trademark Appeals Board canceled several trademarks owned by ...
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Tesla Donates Its Patents To The Public: “All Our Patent Are Belong To You

Yesterday, Tesla Motors announced that it “will not initiate patent lawsuits against anyone who, in good faith, wants to use ...
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Adam Corolla Fights Patent Trolls But Anti-Troll Legislation Is Back Under The Bridge

Comedian and podcast host Adam Corolla recently visited Capitol Hill to complain about patent trolls. Discussing a patent infringement lawsuit targeting his ...
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Show ‘Em What You Got: Patents and the Duty of Disclosure

Have you ever found out about something that you wish you could forget?The forgetting presents a particular conundrum ...
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Supreme Court Makes it Easier to Penalize Misbehaved Patent Litigants

Yesterday, the Supreme Court invited district courts to use more discretion in awarding attorney fees in “exceptional” patent cases. This ...
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