In a significant decision entered on February 11th, 2025 in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware (Case No. 20-cv-0613-SB) the Court granted partial summary judgment in a copyright case against a legal AI company, Ross Intelligence, and in favor of Thomson Reuters, owner of Westlaw. As set forth in the Court’s memorandum opinion, Thomson’s copyright claims were based on Ross’s use of thousands of “Bulk Memos” that were created by a second […]

Effective January 18, 2025, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will implement changes to its trademark fee structure. These adjustments seek to align government fees with the actual costs of trademark services and to facilitate the efficient administration of the trademark system.
Implications for Trademark Clients

Filing Fees Based on Character Count, Not Just Classes: One of the most notable changes to the USPTO trademark filing fees is the introduction of a $200 surcharge […]