The article discusses recent developments in intellectual property and trademark law. Significant changes at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) are highlighted, notably the upcoming departure of Commissioner David Gooder, with Deputy Commissioner Dan Vavonese set to take over. Additionally, the Federal Trade Commission is seeking information on unfair practices like shadow banning by tech firms. The article also covers legal decisions, including the Federal Circuit affirming a ruling on trademark descriptiveness and the Second Circuit dismissing copyright claims related to Amazon's distribution of Teri Woods' works.
The USPTO's current Commissioner for Trademarks, David Gooder, will step down next week, with Deputy Commissioner Dan Vavonese assuming the Acting Commissioner role, marking significant leadership change.
The Federal Trade Commission has issued a request for information on shadow banning and demonetizing techniques used by major tech companies, indicating ongoing scrutiny of their practices.
The Federal Circuit upheld the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board's decision regarding the descriptiveness of a trademark, rejecting waiver and estoppel arguments from the appellant, Agadia Systems.
The Second Circuit affirmed the dismissal of copyright infringement claims concerning Amazon's distribution of Teri Woods' novels to Audible subscribers, further delineating copyright boundaries in digital distribution.
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