May 22, 2023
Taco Bell Cancels “Taco Tuesday”.
Taco Bell recently filed cancellation proceedings in the USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) seeking cancellation of the mark “TACO TUESDAY”. See the full story Here. This mark is...
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Mar 9, 2023
Trademarking Your Business: Federal vs State
When registering a trademark for your business, it is important to understand the differences between federal and state trademarks. Although both have their benefits, each type of trademark has unique...
Dec 28, 2022
Is Mickey Mouse in the Public Domain Now?
The copyright for the animated short film entitled “Steamboat Willie“, published 1928, is set to expire at the end of 2023. This film is the first of nearly 95 years...
Nov 23, 2022
L4SB’s Black Friday Sale Starts Now!
Take advantage of Black Friday deals all week long! Law 4 Small Business (L4SB). A little law now can save a lot later. A Slingshot, LLC, company.
Sep 9, 2022
Why You Should Get a Trademark.
By registering your trademark, you will enhance the legal protections afforded to your brand. It ensures the public knows the proper and accurate source for your business’s products or services. ...
Aug 22, 2022
What Do You Talk About During An Attorney Consultation?
How business owners can pay a small fee for a wealth of information. You may think phrases such as “Let me consult with my attorney” may not apply to a...
Jun 10, 2022
Do I Need a Federal Trademark?
When determining whether you need a federal trademark for your business or product, there are a number of factors to consider. Most importantly, consider what the trademark will actually provide...
Jun 1, 2022
AI and Intellectual Property
Due largely to the technological leaps and advances being made in artificial intelligence (AI), the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is seeking to address the intersection of AI...
May 6, 2022
What is a Trademark Disclaimer?
Oftentimes, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will issue an office action after you have filed your trademark requiring a disclaimer for one or more of the words...
Mar 16, 2022
What is the Supplemental Register for Trademarks?
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has two registers for trademarks: supplemental and principal. The supplemental register is reserved for descriptive, surname, and geographical marks that do not...
Mar 2, 2022
Why is there Tissue Paper in Law Office Conference Rooms?
Have you ever wondered why almost all law firm conference rooms have tissue paper centered in the middle of the conference room table? Our conference room is not too different...
Dec 29, 2021
Can I Register a Disparaging Trademark?
The Lanham Act (the federal statute that governs trademarks) states: No trademark by which the goods of the applicant may be distinguished from the goods of others shall be refused...