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INTA’s recently released research, IP Law Firms of the Future Think Tank Report reveals trends in the legal field. Adopting AI raises important ethical considerations for attorneys. A breakdown of corporate client expectations reveals a major gap in the legal industry: while 76% of corporate clients expect law firms to use advanced technology like Generative AI, 78% remain completely unaware of whether their outside counsel actually uses it. Modern in-house departments are no longer looking just for cost reductions; instead, they expect AI to act as a productivity enhancer that drives faster turnaround times, data-driven brand insights, and proactive risk management.

Read IP Law Firms of the Future Think Tank Report, to learn more about the impact of AI on the law practice: https://loom.ly/w-_Tvr4

AI is reshaping trademark analysis—what does that mean for likelihood of confusion?

Join the 2026 INTA Idea Exchange as we launch new research developed with FTI Consulting: Exploring the Use of AI in the Likelihood of Confusion Analysis.

Hear key findings from the study and gain insights from offices on how is being applied in real-world examination practices. The discussion will also explore shared challenges and opportunities for future collaboration as AI continues to evolve.

Register today: https://loom.ly/4v71r5A
Open to INTA members. Space is limited—register today.

The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board ( ) reversed a refusal to register Genuine Risk’s mark GOOD TIMES for “bourbon.” Applying the DuPont factors, the TTAB found that the second and third factors—similarity of the goods and channels of trade—weighed strongly in favor of . Read more in the : https://loom.ly/WqznemI

You’ve got mail – and it’s protected by a patent. ✉️📬

You’ve probably tossed one in the recycling bin without a second thought, but the window envelope was once a brand-new innovation.

On this day in 1902, inventor Americus Callahan received U.S. Patent No. 701,839 for an envelope featuring a transparent window. Instead of addressing both the letter and the envelope by hand, the recipient’s address could be viewed through the window.

Callahan’s goal was to save businesses time and money by reducing the amount of handwriting required and the chance for errors. More than 120 years later, this simple idea is still helping deliver everything from bills to birthday cards.