FTC Final Rule Cracks Down on Fake Reviews and Testimonials
A 2021 study by Fakespot, a company specializing in detecting fraudulent reviews, found that about 30% of online reviews on major platforms like Amazon are fake or unreliable. Other studies suggest that up to 10-15% of reviews on Yelp and 4-6% on TripAdvisor may be...
Counterfeit Titanium May Signal Safety Problems for Aviation and Aerospace Industries
Professionals in the aviation and aerospace industries are increasingly concerned that the cause of recent safety issues are a result of counterfeit titanium components. What is Titanium? Titanium is a chemical element that when alloyed with another metal like steel...
Recent Federal Court Ruling Puts Amazon’s APEX Program in the Spotlight
The Amazon Patent Evaluation Express (APEX) program is touted as a speedy, low-cost way to determine if products sold on Amazon.com infringe on any patents. It’s a major advantage for someone claiming that a product infringes on their patent because APEX can deal with...
USPTO Proposes Increased Fees for 2025: Taking Public Comments Through June 3
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has proposed new patent fees for 2025, which will include significantly increased fees in most cases, and is soliciting written comments from the public before June 3, 2024. Authorized to propose new fees under the...