Trademark MythBusting – The MythBusters Trademark Dispute and Misconceptions Surrounding Trademark Registration

A common misconception many people have about trademark law is that trademarks are only valid if they are registered with the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). I had the opportunity recently to debunk this fallacy at a family holiday dinner. I’ll explain how. Mythbusting at Christmas Dinner [Every family experiences awkward table talk over holiday dinner. But when you’re in law school, apparently the … Continue reading Trademark MythBusting – The MythBusters Trademark Dispute and Misconceptions Surrounding Trademark Registration

Navigating FemTech and Patents: An Interview with Giordana Mahn

Giordana Mahn is a patent prosecutor who has focused her career on working with female inventors, including ones who have founded companies. Prior to law school, she obtained a mechanical engineering degree from University of Michigan in 2009. During her time at Michigan, Giordana decided to take a patent law seminar that changed the trajectory of her career and set her sights on intellectual property … Continue reading Navigating FemTech and Patents: An Interview with Giordana Mahn