Cassandra L. Wilkinson
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What do the words “aspirin”, “escalator”, “zipper”, and “margarine” have in common? Read on to find out! Article 15 Section 1127 of the...
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Cassandra L. Wilkinson
Jan 25, 20133 min read
On Your Mark! The Madrid Protocol -- Filing For Trademark Protection Internationally
When protecting intellectual property internationally, often an applicant of a U.S. trademark application or registration will want to...
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Cassandra L. Wilkinson
Jan 16, 20132 min read
Always Curious
Have you ever wondered just what kind of impact intellectual property (IP) has on your local community? How many jobs are created by IP?...
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Cassandra L. Wilkinson
Jan 3, 20132 min read
Why That Free Music You Downloaded May Not Be Free! -- Part 1
If you spend any time on the internet, you will quickly run into offers for free music downloads for your listening enjoyment. But...
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Cassandra L. Wilkinson
Dec 13, 20122 min read
The Patent for Humanity Pilot Program
In this, the season of giving, what better gift could one give than coming up with technology to improve the lives of our fellow human...
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Cassandra L. Wilkinson
Nov 30, 20124 min read
What is the Anti-Cybersquatting Consumer Protection Act?
The Anti-Cybersquatting Consumer Protection Act ("ACPA"), 15 U.S.C § 1125(d), was enacted into law in 1999. This domain name dispute law...
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Cassandra L. Wilkinson
Nov 21, 20121 min read
HJK Named a 2012, 2013 Fortune 100 Go-To Law Firm For Patent Prosecution
Head, Johnson & Kachigian, P.C. is honored to have been named as one of the Go-To Law Firms at the Top 500 Companies for both 2012 and...
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Cassandra L. Wilkinson
Nov 9, 20122 min read
HJK Clients Among TCC StartUp Cup Finalists
UPDATE November 14, 2012: Congratulations to The Galley Sink for winning the TCC StartUp Cup! Posted November 8, 2012: Head, Johnson &...
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Cassandra L. Wilkinson
Nov 6, 20122 min read
The Impact of Storms on Patent and Trademark Applications
Last week, Hurricane Sandy brought destruction and disruption to large parts of the Caribbean, eastern United States, and eastern Canada....
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Cassandra L. Wilkinson
Oct 5, 20122 min read
Loubiton is to Red...
Loubiton is to Red as Cadbury is to _________ A. Blue B. Red C. Purple D. none of the above If you guessed C. Purple, you are correct!...
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Cassandra L. Wilkinson
Sep 29, 20121 min read
What an Appealing New Name!
The Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences (BPAI) received a new name on September 16, 2012. The BPAI is now known as the Patent Trial...
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Cassandra L. Wilkinson
Sep 19, 20124 min read
Seeing Red, Part 2
Last month, we discussed the trademark lawsuit by Christian Louboutin (“Louboutin”) against Yves Saint Laurent (“YSL”). You can read our...
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Cassandra L. Wilkinson
Sep 5, 20123 min read
Does Size Matter? When It Comes To Paying Fees, Size Can Make A Big Difference
The size of an entity can mean a lot! It can mean the difference between staying afloat to grow stronger or succumbing to the pressures...
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Cassandra L. Wilkinson
Aug 18, 20122 min read
USPTO to Open Four Regional Patent Offices
On July 13, 2012, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) opened a regional office in Detroit, Michigan. This is the first regional...
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Cassandra L. Wilkinson
Aug 4, 20125 min read
Seeing Red
I was once asked, “Why do you have so many pairs of shoes when you can only wear one pair at a time?” I admit, I do own more shoes than I...
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Cassandra L. Wilkinson
Jul 25, 20124 min read
Trademarks in Sports
Sports can have an amazing impact. They can unite schools, cities, states, and nations. Sports not only impact the players and fans, but...
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Cassandra L. Wilkinson
Jul 17, 20124 min read
U.S. Copyright Basics
A Copyright is defined to be an “intangible, incorporeal right granted by statute to the author or originator of certain literary or...
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Cassandra L. Wilkinson
Jul 17, 20123 min read
The Person Who Represents Himself Has A Fool For A Client
Everyone knows the age-old saying, “You get what you pay for.” Yet, we constantly try to trick ourselves into defying this adage and...
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Cassandra L. Wilkinson
Jun 16, 20125 min read
Who Is A Person Of Ordinary Skill?
You have proven that your patent idea is both useful and novel, but now you must overcome the third obstacle to patentability,...
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Cassandra L. Wilkinson
Jun 5, 20123 min read
Do You Know the Next Young Inventor?
Summer is here and parents everywhere are searching for things for their children to do over the summer break. If you search the internet...
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