The ‘Nonvisual Play-Doh Scent Mark’: Can It Really Be a Source Identifier?
Can you put a value to a certain smell? Play-Doh thinks so. In February, Hasbro, Inc. filed its application for the scent of Play-Doh. Scent has a powerful…
Texas, Delaware or Good Ole North Carolina?
In a much-anticipated ruling on May 22, 2017, the U.S. Supreme Court in TC Heartland v. Kraft Foods narrowed the definition of venue for patent infringement…
MacCord’s List: IP News & Notices From Art MacCord
Art MacCord is a patent attorney with 38 years of experience. He keeps an eye on the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the U.S. Copyright Office for new…
Asheville Area Members: Join Us For a Mixer At the Grove Park Oct. 18
As a reminder, on Wednesday, Oct. 18 starting at 6 p.m., the NCBA Health Law Section will host a “Mix, Mingle and Network” event at the Presidents Lounge,…
One Lawyer’s Clio Cloud Takeaway: For Potential Clients, Waiting Is the Hardest Part
I recently attended the Clio Cloud Conference in New Orleans – thanks to an NCBA social media contest (#myNCBA)! The conference was a tremendous chance to…
MacCord’s List: IP News & Notices From Art MacCord
Art MacCord is a patent attorney with 38 years of experience. He keeps an eye on the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the U.S. Copyright Office for new…
Spotlight On Paralegal Student Felicia Atkinson
The Student Relations Committee serves as the bridge between the Paralegal Division and the students enrolled in paralegal programs across the state. The…
A 12(b)(6) Motion Asserted As Part Of An Answer Will Not Suffice, At Least Not In The NC Business Court
Have you ever included a Rule 12(b)(6) motion to dismiss in your answer, with the intention of filing a more formal motion or submitting a detailed brief…
Is the EEOC Trying To Require Unforeseeable Intermittent Leave As a Reasonable Accommodation Under the ADA (Again)?
The EEOC filed two lawsuits in the past couple of months that show one of two things: (1) massive companies are cruel and heartless, with HR Departments that…
The NCBA Will Be At Your Swearing-in Ceremony, I Swear!
Growing up I was always told not to swear. And I don’t just mean “cuss” words. I mean I was actually instructed not to say the phrase “I swear.” I…