In today’s globalized economy, businesses need to ensure that their brands and intellectual property (IP) are protected. One of the most crucial steps that a business owner can take is...
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...
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...
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...
Trademark disputes are common in the craft beer industry. The abundance of craft beers all over the country results in similarly-named breweries and beers quite often. While obtaining a federal...
Next to most logos or brand names, you can find either a ™ or a ®. Obviously, they must have some significance, but what is the difference between the two...
A lot of us have heard of a “poor man’s copyright” where you simply mail yourself something you want to have copyrighted. You then do not open the envelope and...
It’s always exciting (at least for trademark lawyers) whenever the Supreme Court issues an opinion about trademark law. The court recently issued its opinion in Matal v. Tam, an appeal...
What happens when you receive a USPTO Office Action? Most trademark applications are rejected. How can you respond to an office action?
Can you trademark the word trademark? Or would the USPTO deny such an application? Looking to trademark the word trademark is not a simple endeavor...
This is a reminder to everyone who is considering filing a trademark … The United Stated Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is lowering the fees associated with trademark filings by...