AEON Law’s Patent Poetry
(IP Haikus)
Just like the haikus below, we like to keep our articles short and sweet. Hopefully, you found these bite-sized nuggets of information helpful. Click on any of the poems below to see the full articles.

Intellectual Property in Wartime
IP weaponized
As Russia batters Ukraine;
Tech workers fleeing

Beware of DMCA Phishing Emails
How to distinguish
Legit copyright takedowns
From some phishing traps

Protecting Your IP When You’re Anonymous: the Banksy Case
Banksy the artist
Tries to protect his artwork
While anonymous

Whistleblowers Call for Closure of WIPO’s Russia Office
Whistleblowers call
To close WIPO in Russia
Over weapons fears

PTAB Denies IPR Due to Lack of Prior Art
IPR denied
By Trial and Appeal Board –
No prior art found

China Joins Hague System, Allows International Design Filings
Foreign rightsholders
Can now use the Hague System
To file in China

TTAB: Stylizing a Generic Character Mark Doesn’t Make It a Source Identifier
Federal Circuit
Finds that dot “Sucks” trademark app
Fails as generic

Who owns the copyright for the work your freelancers create?
Who owns copyright —
Business or freelancer?
Depends on contract…

NFT Rights and Licensing: IP Not Included
NFT license
Should distinguish IP from
Rights being conveyed

Twitch Stars Banned for Watching TV Online
Twitch streamers are banned
For watching TV all-day
And discussing it