Intellectual Property Law
When you file a patent application, you expect the examiner reviewing it to be neutral. That seems obvious. But what if the examiner owns stock in the company whose application they’re reviewing—or a competitor’s?
Is the Copyright Office really not part of the Executive Branch? That question—now before the Supreme Court in Trump v. Perlmutter—has serious constitutional implications. The Office issues regulations, adjudicates rights, enforces the law, and engages internationally. Calling that “non-executive” isn’t just counterintuitive—it raises far bigger separation-of-powers concerns.
As the year comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to reflect on what matters most—relationships, trust, and gratitude. At Matthew J. Booth PC, we are thankful for the confidence and support you’ve shown us throughout the year.
As Thanksgiving nears, I’m reminded of how much the people around us shape our work and our lives. It’s easy to get caught up in the pace of the season, but moments like this invite a pause—a chance to appreciate the relationships, support, and collaboration that make everything possible.
Smucker’s is taking Trader Joe’s to court over PB&J sandwiches — and yes, it’s as wonderfully absurd as it sounds. The maker of Uncrustables says Trader Joe’s “crustless” version looks a little too familiar.
In my earlier post, AI’s Shadowy Side, I wrote about how chatbots can sometimes cross dangerous emotional lines. Sadly, that warning has become all too real.
