ASIC Moneysmart Warns Gen Z on AI Financial Advice Trust

ASIC's Moneysmart website has published new guidance for consumers, particularly Gen Z, on the use of publicly available AI tools for financial information. The guidance highlights the limitations of AI and encourages users to verify information with trusted sources or licensed financial advisers.

Austrian FMA: Foreign Currency Loans Fell 4.0% in Q4 2025

The Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA) reported that outstanding foreign currency loans to private households fell by 4.0% in Q4 2025, now totaling €5.23 billion. Since the FMA banned new FX loans in 2008, the volume has decreased by 91%.

DEEPPSY Trademark Renewal for Medical Services

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has renewed the trademark 'DEEPPSY' (TM97551722) for medical services, including electronic apparatus for cell testing, medical software for brain disorders, and medical research. The renewal is effective March 22, 2026.

Muntons Traditional Plant Supports Trademark Renewal

The USPTO has renewed the trademark 'Muntons Traditional Plant Supports' (TM97540588), originally filed on August 9, 2022. The renewal is effective until March 22, 2026, covering services related to gardening, horticulture, and landscape design, as well as metal garden products.

Shomool Trademark Renewal - Prenatal Diagnosis Services

The USPTO has renewed the trademark 'Shomool' for services including medical diagnosis and genetic testing for autosomal recessive disorders. The renewal is effective March 22, 2026, and covers services such as healthcare, medical diagnosis, and performing disease diagnosis.

SHOMOOL Trademark Renewal - Medical Diagnosis Services

The USPTO has renewed the trademark 'SHOMOOL' (TM97385700) for medical diagnosis and testing services. The renewal is effective until March 22, 2026, covering services such as genetic testing and disease diagnosis.

NATURASOPHIA Trademark Renewal

The USPTO has renewed the NATURASOPHIA trademark (TM97362675) for medical and cosmetic services and products. The renewal is effective March 22, 2026, and was filed on April 14, 2022.

Destephano Flynn v. Mckenna Wenzel - Habeas Corpus Petition Denied

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois denied a habeas corpus petition filed by Destephano Flynn, an Illinois prisoner. The court found that the petitioner's claims were procedurally defaulted and therefore could not be considered.

MICROCHAMBER trademark registered for packaging materials

The USPTO has registered the trademark MICROCHAMBER for packaging materials. The registration covers services including designing, manufacturing, and customizing packaging materials made of paper, paper board, or other fabricated materials. The filing date for this trademark application was June 14, 1994.

Oregon Potato Co. v. Strong - Motion to Dismiss Denied

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington denied a motion to dismiss filed by Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC in the case of Oregon Potato Company v. Strong. The case involves claims related to employee benefits and professional services.