April 21, 2026

Planning to file a trademark or launch a new brand? Here’s why your application might cost more than you expect. In our latest Candid RE:Marks video, Ryan Swanson Intellectual Property Attorney John Halski breaks down the most common cost drivers, from overlooked clearance issues to USPTO refusals and disputes. He also explains how extensions and multi-class filings can quietly add fees over time. >> WATCH VIDEO <<

New Video Sharing Platforms Are Raising Significant Privacy Concerns—Don’t Be Caught Off-Guard In the post-COVID era, online meetings are the norm for most people, and it is routine for meetings to be either recorded directly or captured by AI programs for future reference. The ease and convenience of online meetings have also opened major opportunities for breaches of privacy. Unfortunately, this is not hypothetical but a reality that many have already experienced. In this alert, we provide a brief overview