An insightful look at how priority fits into the broader strategy of trademark protection, especially in fast-moving industries like AI. John Mixon breaks down the OpenAI dispute and what it teaches about distinctiveness, use, and timing in building strong brands. Read the full analysis on The TMCA Blog.
While priority is an important aspect of trademark protection, it’s not the only factor that matters. If a business adopts a mark but fails to make bona fide use in commerce, or chooses a mark that isn’t distinctive, timing becomes irrelevant. In our latest post, John Mixon breaks down the trademark dispute between OpenAI and Open Artificial Intelligence, revealing what this case teaches us about brand ownership in the rapidly evolving AI space. Read more about how this case highlights the importance of distinctiveness, use, and strategy in trademark protection: https://lnkd.in/gYr5y-iB
