TikTok Shop launches TikTok Real, a comprehensive IPR protection program
Published As counterfeiting becomes an increasingly sophisticated challenge for brands globally, TikTok Real gives rights holders the tools, transparency, and direct partnership they need to protect what they’ve built. TikTok Real is a comprehensive...
USPTO now requires non-US patent applicants to use registered US counsel
Published A new USPTO rule requiring all foreign-domiciled patent applicants and patent owners to be represented by a registered US patent practitioner will take effect in July 2026. This article will discuss the impact of this rule change. Context: a shift in USPTO...
US design patent news flash: USPTO updates guidance on computer-generated interfaces and icons
Published In March 2026, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) published a Federal Register notice addressing how computer-generated interfaces and icons should be treated by examiners in design patent applications going forward. This update introduces...
