Carlton Fields Shareholder Clark Lackert authored an INTA article, “IP in Outer Space: The Next Frontier,” clarifying the current structures for IP in outer space and revealing why we need a more robust foundation for the future.
“As we enter the Space Race 2.0 of the New Roaring 20s, we will need to establish at least a rudimentary trademark framework for LEO, the Moon, and Mars. Such an infrastructure could expand current Earth-based legal jurisdiction, use the existing Madrid Protocol, or create a new treaty to regulate IP off-world to deal with this important issue. National laws could also be used to claim extraterritorial rights,” stated Lackert.
Read the article. (Subscription may be required).
©2026 Carlton Fields, P.A. Carlton Fields practices law in California through Carlton Fields, LLP. Carlton Fields publications should not be construed as legal advice on any specific facts or circumstances. The contents are intended for general information and educational purposes only, and should not be relied on as if it were advice about a particular fact situation. The distribution of this publication is not intended to create, and receipt of it does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship with Carlton Fields. This publication may not be quoted or referred to in any other publication or proceeding without the prior written consent of the firm, to be given or withheld at our discretion. To request reprint permission for any of our publications, please use our Contact Us form via the link below. The views set forth herein are the personal views of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of the firm. This site may contain hypertext links to information created and maintained by other entities. Carlton Fields does not control or guarantee the accuracy or completeness of this outside information, nor is the inclusion of a link to be intended as an endorsement of those outside sites.
Media Contact
Senior Public Relations and Communications Manager
