The $25 Million Blue-Washing Blunder: Wyland v. FIFA
When commercial property rights collide with statutory moral rights, which one wins? This is the question at the center of a federal lawsuit related to intellectual property, real estate law and sports entertainment.
UAE Strikes a New Chord in IP Protection
The UAE is taking another significant step toward strengthening its intellectual property framework and supporting its creative economy. Effective December 1, 2026, businesses and organizations that use copyrighted music commercially across the UAE will be required to obtain the appropriate licenses and pay music royalties...
#BestLawyers2027
We are delighted to announce that all four OBWB name partners have been recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Congratulations to Jonathan Osha, Jeffrey Bergman, Yuichi Watanabe, and Carlyn Burton on this well-deserved honor.
The Bahamas to Join the PCT as 159th Contracting State
Effective August 19, 2026, The Bahamas will officially become the 159th Contracting State of the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), significantly modernizing the country's patent framework.
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Saudi Arabia Launches Digital Platform for Trademark Enforcement
Saudi Arabia has launched a pilot digital trademark enforcement platform called "Tahaqaq," developed by the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP) to strengthen customs-based anti-counterfeiting efforts and streamline communication between customs authorities and trademark owners.
OBWB Adds New Of Counsel to Trademark Practice
Please join us in welcoming Gideon Eckhouse as Of Counsel to OBWB's Trademark Department.
AI Use at the USPTO
Artificial intelligence (AI) pervades many industries. As such, it is no surprise that under U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) director John A. Squires' direction, AI continues to pervade the USPTO to assist in pre-examination and examination processes of patent applications.
Saudi Arabia to Join the Madrid Protocol on October 8, 2026
Saudi Arabia's accession to the Madrid Protocol marks a major milestone in the evolution of the Kingdom's intellectual property framework. Effective October 8, 2026, brand owners will be able to extend trademark protection to Saudi Arabia through the Madrid System, while Saudi-based businesses will gain streamlined access to international trademark protection across a broad network of member jurisdictions.
