Feb 13, 2019
A Non-Substantive Trademark Office Action
On our previous post we discussed what a Trademark Office Action is when it comes to your trademark application. Now, let’s take a little deeper look at the different types...
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Jan 28, 2019
The DuPont Factors and Trademarks
We discussed in a previous post what an Office Action is when it comes to your trademark application. Now, let’s take a little deeper look at the different types of...
Jan 22, 2019
Trademark Coexistence Agreements
A rejection received for many trademarks filed with the USPTO is likelihood of confusion, meaning the applied-for mark is confusingly similar to a registered mark. Overcoming a likelihood of rejection...
Jan 7, 2019
What is Intellectual Property (IP)?
Intellectual property (IP) is a term that includes property that essentially comes from the mind, including trademarks, copyrights, patents, and, to a lesser extent, trade secrets. It is vital to...
Dec 17, 2018
Trademark Office Action
USPTO calls it an Office Action, but let’s call it what it really is; It’s a rejection letter. For lack of a better metaphor, they have swiped left on your...
Oct 16, 2018
Protecting Intellectual Property
A Familiar Story Imagine creating something amazing. It’s well made and appreciated by your peers and shared among them. You spend time thinking and rethinking your work, making it better...
Sep 24, 2018
Speaking with the Lawyers of Tomorrow
Recently I had great opportunity to speak with Law Students from the University of New Mexico School of Law. I saw this as a great opportunity promote L4SB but also...
Sep 14, 2018
What is a Business Succession Plan?
The unthinkable has happened. On the way home after work, a business owner was involved in a tragic accident and did not survive. The next day over at the workplace,...
Sep 13, 2018
L4SB, BLSW, and Slingshot Law have moved to downtown Albuquerque!
We’re proud to announce our new corporate offices in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This marks an important milestone for our law firms. In fact, 2017 year was a big year for...
Jul 1, 2018
Registering a Trademark: Word mark, logo or slogan?
Special Thanks: I want to thank Jackie Wheeler of HomeSchool ThinkTank, a client of L4SB, for letting me use her trademark as the example for registering a trademark in this...
Jun 25, 2018
IHOP is Now IHOB: Can it Work for Me?
IHOP versus IHOb IHOP recently pulled off a major marketing gimmick with their name change to “IHOb.” The change has drawn criticism from many, but it certainly got people talking....
Nov 12, 2017
Intellectual Property 101: The Different Types of IP
Intellectual Property 101- Considering the Different Types of IP Many small business owners are confused about intellectual property, or as the legal community calls it, IP. Unfortunately for many business...