It’s summer! Prime time for vacations and road trips, often winding up at one of over 1,200 theme parks in the U.S., with over 430 roller coasters in operation. Whether you’re riding a classic wooden coaster or the latest steel launch ride, every twist and drop starts with an

Protecting Digital Identity in the Age of AI. Denmark is leading the charge against AI-generated deepfakes with proposed copyright reforms that would grant individuals explicit ownership rights over their likeness, including posture, facial expressions, and voice. If passed,

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The Iowa State Fair is underway and brings KIDZ BOP, Hairball, and Pitbull to the stage, each famous for putting their own spin on popular hits. Whether it’s KIDZ BOP’s kid-friendly rewrites, Hairball’s 80s rock tributes, or Pitbull’s catchy samples and mash-ups, one thing’s for

Did You Know?. In trademark law, “likelihood of confusion” is the key standard used to determine whether one mark infringes on another. It doesn’t mean the marks have to be identical , just that consumers might mistakenly believe the two products or brands come from the same

Yesterday, MVS Associate Patent Attorney Shireen Bhatia volunteered with The Minnesota Intellectual Property Law Association (MIPLA) at Camp E.X.I.T.E., guiding students through inventing a product, drafting a mini patent application, designing a trademark, and exploring

The Iowa State Bar Association has announced its incoming and outgoing section and committee chairs. You can view the full list here: MVS is proud to recognize attorney Mike Gilchrist as he completes his service as Chair of the ISBA Intellectual Property.

The July edition of MVS Briefs is here!. Stay up to date with fresh perspectives and practical updates from our IP team on the topics shaping innovation and business success. Read it here:

Last week, Sony Interactive Entertainment sued Tencent in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, claiming the survival‑crafting title Light of Motiram is a “slavish clone” of the Horizon series. The complaint points to near‑identical robo‑creatures,

🌽 Iowa sweet corn season is here! Did you know your favorite kernels might be patented?. Here's how the law protects crops like sweet corn:.🔸 Utility Patents – Cover novel plants, seeds, genes, traits, and related methods, even from traditional breeding (not just GMOs). 🔸

🎉 Happy World Emoji Day! 📅✨. Emojis may seem like harmless fun, but they’re actually a fascinating case study in intellectual property law. 💡📚. Here are a few things you might not know:.🔹 Emoji artwork can be copyrighted — each platform (Apple, Google, etc.) has its own

🎙️ Trivia Tuesday— Inspired by Tonight’s MLB All-Star Game! ⚾🌟. As baseball’s brightest stars take the field tonight, we’re celebrating with a tribute to one of the game’s most legendary voices: Harry Caray. Which of the following iconic Harry Caray quotes is actually

On this day in IP history: Joseph Swan, the lost pioneer of electric light. On July 11, 1892, the U.S. Patent Office credited Joseph Swan, not Thomas Edison, as the rightful inventor of the carbon filament electric light, a critical milestone in the evolution of the modern light

Did You Know?. In trademark law, a “specimen” isn’t a sample of your logo—it’s evidence that you’re actively using your mark in commerce. ✅Selling clothing? Show the logo on the tag or label. ✅ Offering legal services? Show a webpage with your logo and a description of those

And the answer is: Benjamin Franklin!. Benjamin Franklin wasn’t just a face on a stamp — he was a visionary communicator, inventor, and the very first Postmaster General of the United States. Here’s why his legacy is deeply tied to intellectual property:. ✅ Postmaster General.

It’s time for another Trivia Tuesday!. On this day, 178 years ago, the U.S. Post Office issued its first general-issue postage stamps. Which Founding Father, also a key figure in early American intellectual property, was featured on the 5-cent stamp?. Post your guess in the

🎉 Happy 50th Birthday to the Barcode!. On this day in 1974, a cashier at a supermarket in Ohio scanned the world’s very first UPC barcode — printed on a pack of Wrigley’s Juicy Fruit gum. The price? 67 cents. Since that beep heard 'round the world, barcodes have transformed

MVS is proud to continue its involvement with LEGUS, a global network of independent, mid-sized law firms committed to providing high-quality legal services through trusted international collaboration. Partners Jill Link and Kirk Hartung will be representing MVS at the 30th

The USPTO is exploring how artificial intelligence can streamline the patent examination process. What does this mean for future patent applicants?. Check out MVS attorney Joe Hallman’s latest Filewrapper to see how the USPTO is looking to integrate AI, what it means for