Inevitable Disclosures

The U.S. Copyright Office now offers Group Registration for Two-Dimensional Artwork (GR2D), allowing artists to register multiple published two-dimensional works with a single application and filing fee. Read more

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has rejected the A's attempt to trademark the names "Las Vegas Athletics" and "Vegas Athletics." The team, which plans to relocate to Nevada in 2028, has three months from the December 29 refusal date to request an extension of time to respond to the refusal and then six months to submit a new application. Read more

The California Lawyers Association Intellectual Property Section recently reported on its engagement with the European patent system through the U.S. Bar–EPO Liaison Council. As part of these activities, CLA representatives met with the European Patent Office, the EPO Boards of Appeal, and members of the Unified Patent Court to discuss recent developments in European patent law, quality initiatives, and emerging case law. Read more

Each year the IP Section offers attorneys in California an opportunity to contribute to the legal profession by volunteering to serve on its Executive Committee. This gives IP Section members a great opportunity to get more involved with the Section, to network with colleagues, and to work on programs and other projects of interest. Read more

Disney's new three-year licensing deal with OpenAI, allowing Sora to generate short social videos and ChatGPT Images to create stills featuring over 200 Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars characters, is a landmark moment for IP in Generative AI. Read more

ICANN published the official Applicant Guidebook for the New gTLD Program: 2026 Round, expected to open to receive applications on 30 April 2026. The guidebook is the authoritative manual for any entity – brands, communities, cities – that wants to apply for a gTLD. Read more

I hope your December season was filled with family, friends, snuggly pets, and deadline extension agreements. Read more

Did You Miss the EPO Month Webinar Series? Don't worry! You can catch all of the panels in our EPO Month Webinar Bundle! Buy the entire bundle now for our members-only price of $150. Offer ends 3/31/2026. On Demand CLE2Go Only interested in certain webinars? Purchase the individual webinars below! Be Clear, Technical, & Directly and Unambiguously Derivable: Drafting for Successful EPO Prosecution A presentation from European Patent Office Director Gerry van Dooren, followed by a conversation with our Moderator,… Read more

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I hope all of you had a wonderful Thanksgiving week, filled with all the food you never wanted to eat in one sitting (and which you took to regretting the next day, just like last year).  I myself was lucky enough to attend a 3 Tofurkeys and a Turkey celebration, and I intend to wear elastic pants, whenever possible through December. Read more