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08/13/2026

CASE & EFFECT · ISSUE NO. 2 » SEE WHAT’S UNFOLDING

Inside The AI in Government Issue, we examine the USPTO’s expanding use of AI in trademark examination, the convergence of artificial intelligence and human judgment, and developments shaping intellectual property, brands, and business.

🔗 Read the full issue CaseAndEffect.com.

08/12/2026

» Issue No. 2 of Case & Effect is here — The AI in Government Issue. 🏛️🤖

This issue explores AI’s growing role in government and intellectual property—from the USPTO’s expanding use of AI in trademark examination to recent decisions shaping trade secrets, AI, and IP rights.

Inside this issue:

» AI enters the trademark examination process
» Recent decisions shaping IP and trade secret law
» What these developments could mean for businesses and brands
» A framework for turning ideas into protectable IP

Case & Effect is a SCIO Law publication bringing together legal intelligence, analysis, and perspective on the developments shaping IP, brands, and business.

Written and edited by George Sciarrino .

🔗 Read the full issue at caseandeffect.com »

07/29/2026

Using AI to brainstorm your next brand name?

AI can accelerate the creative process, but it cannot determine whether a proposed name is legally available, sufficiently distinctive, or protectable as a trademark.

Here are five practical takeaways for turning AI-generated inspiration into a brand you can build and protect.

Read or watch more at 🌐 sciolaw.com.

07/27/2026

Some of the best trademark lessons come from real-world examples.

Swipe through five practical trademark takeaways inspired by familiar brands, legal disputes, and a few SCIO Takeaways along the way.

Which one stands out to you? 🧩™️⚖️

07/24/2026

The best legal strategy starts with the right questions.

At SCIO LAW, we provide strategic legal counsel to help businesses identify opportunities, reduce risk, and make informed decisions.

Whether you’re launching a startup, protecting a growing brand, or managing intellectual property, we’re here to help protect what sets you apart.

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07/21/2026

Intellectual property law is evolving.

The proposed NO FAKES Act, H.R. 8915, would establish a federal intellectual property right governing the use of an individual’s voice and visual likeness in digital replicas.

If enacted, the legislation could materially affect how AI-generated identity is created, licensed, distributed, and enforced across the entertainment, advertising, media, and technology industries.

SCIO LAW founder George Sciarrino examines the proposal and its potential implications—and welcomes your perspective.

Visit SCIOLAW.com for additional insights or to schedule a consultation.

07/20/2026

Artificial intelligence is changing how businesses build and protect their brands.

AI can be a valuable tool, but effective trademark strategy still depends on careful legal analysis and informed decision-making.

Here are a few practical trademark insights for businesses, founders, and creators.

07/16/2026

Artificial intelligence can generate a business name in seconds—but can it determine whether someone else may have rights to a confusingly similar trademark?

Issue No. 1 of the SCIO LAW REPORT examines this question and other legal developments shaping branding and intellectual property in the age of artificial intelligence.

Watch or read the full SCIO LAW REPORT at SCIOLAW.com.

Follow SCIO LAW for future reports on intellectual property, branding, and emerging technologies.

07/14/2026

Artificial intelligence isn't just changing how businesses create brands—it's changing the legal framework that protects them.

The inaugural edition of the SCIO LAW REPORT explores AI-generated branding, digital replicas, proposed federal legislation like H.R. 8915, and practical steps businesses can take to better protect their intellectual property.

The report is now available to read or watch on our website.

We hope you find it informative, and we'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments.

What trademarks, digital replicas, and H.R. 8915 tell us about the future of brand protection.

07/04/2026

Happy Independence Day from SCIO LAW! 🇺🇸

Wishing our clients, colleagues, and community a safe and happy Fourth of July as we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary.