Intellectual Property Law

On April 23, 2025, China’s General Administration of Customs released Status of Intellectual Property Protection in China Customs in 2024 (2024年中国海关知识产权保护状况) providing statistics on the detainment of good (both import and export) for infringing intellectual property rights. Read more

On May 7, 2025, the Emirates Intellectual Property Association participated in a significant celebration organized by the Arab League in Cairo, marking World Intellectual Property Day 2025. Read more

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) released its 2025 Special 301 Report on the adequacy and effectiveness of U.S. trading partners’ protection and enforcement of intellectual property (IP) rights. Read more

Register of Copyrights Shira Perlmutter was dismissed by the White House over the May 10, 2025 weekend. Read more

The U.S. Copyright Office released the Copyright Registration Toolkit, a comprehensive resource designed to help creators, small business owners, advisors, and others navigate the copyright system. Read more

According to a newly filed federal lawsuit in North Carolina, Leroy Nabors, a former IT contractor turned full-time employee at MrBeast YouTube LLC, is accused of swiping thousands of confidential files, including trade secrets detailing how Jimmy Donaldson (aka MrBeast) and his team develops its uniquely successful videos. Read more

I hope everybody has had a lovely April! The weather out in Sacramento and Tahoe has been unbelievable recently, minus some storms at the beginning of the month.  I hope you and your families are getting the chance to get out and enjoy some sun. The hiking in Tahoe has been fantastic, if you get a chance I recommend making a trip. Read more

This is the IP 5K Run/Walk Waiver of Liability form. Read more

Join the California Lawyers Association's IP Section for a refreshing 5K Run/Walk during the INTA Annual Meeting in San Diego. Whether you're looking to break a sweat or just enjoy a casual stroll, this is a fun way to connect with fellow IP attorneys while taking in some of San Diego’s most scenic sights. Read more

The Dipsea Trail is a moderate 10-mile hike, starting and ending in Stinson Beach. Hike details are found here: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/dipsea-trail--2. We will discuss practical strategies for managing mental health, stress, and overall well-being that are tailored to the legal profession, focusing on physical and professional health. Hiking and other structured social exercise activities, engaged in regularly and with intention, can form the foundation for a positive work-life balance, increase self-awareness and self-regulation, protect against attorney stress, and stimulate creativity and initiative both inside and outside a law practice. Read more