by Maxey-Fisher Human Resources | Jun 15, 2026 | News
Strong trademarks are fanciful, arbitrary, or suggestive. Fanciful marks are invented words that only have meaning in relation to their goods and services. An example of a fanciful trademark would be Exxon® for petroleum. Arbitrary words are real words that have no...
by Maxey-Fisher Human Resources | Jun 12, 2026 | Article
Patent Maintenance fees are exclusively for utility patent grants and are periodic fees paid to the United States Patent and Trademark Office to keep the utility patent valid during the course of the grant. An important distinction is that design patents and plant...
by Maxey-Fisher Human Resources | Jun 11, 2026 | Article
In recent years, the term “NIL” has become a major topic in sports, business, and social media. But what exactly does it mean? NIL stands for Name, Image, and Likeness. These are the unique characteristics that identify a person and help distinguish them...
by Maxey-Fisher Human Resources | Jun 10, 2026 | Article
On August 24, 1912, an amendment was made to the Copyright Act of 1909 allowed motion pictures to be protected. Motion pictures were registered as a series of still photos prior to this amendment, showcasing how advancements in technology are ever evolving and the law...
by Maxey-Fisher Human Resources | May 29, 2026 | News
Performer and activist Pattie Gonia has rejected Patagonia’s offer to drop its trademark infringement lawsuit, stating that Patagonia’s conditions would “erase” the performer’s advocacy and education efforts. Stay tuned to see where this...
