Welcome to the latest edition of IP Corner®. The IP team is excited to share intriguing cases, trending topics, and peculiar happenings in the world of intellectual property. If you have any ideas for future editions, please reach out to one of the editors below.
In this December edition, the team covers:
- A surprise copyright twist involving Dorothy’s iconic ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz
- Penn State’s victory in a trademark infringement case against sellers of Penn State-themed apparel
- X’s stance against the status quo and users’ ability to sell or assign social media accounts
- Will the Supreme Court take on the Federal Circuit's controversial "no opinion" rulings?
- Get ready for a trademark fee hike! The USPTO is announcing new pricing changes and fee descriptions that take effect in 2025
- A sweet new design patent for candy canes
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IP Corner® Authors:
Brendan Bement, Steven Heinrich, Sylvia Turner, and Alex Weidner.
IP Corner® Editors:
Justin Mulligan, Sartouk Moussavi, Shoko Naruo, Michael Parks, Jennifer Visintine, and Tom Polcyn.