Here in the United States and in many other countries around the world, ownership rights for trademarks are given on a “first to use” rather than a “first to file” basis. But what does that actually mean and how do you determine if you are indeed the […]
Read more →Before a trademark is officially registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), the pending application will be made available to the public. This provides any interested third party with the chance to oppose registration of the mark if they feel that it is improper […]
Read more →“Who owns this trademark” is a question that needs to be accurately answered before an individual or company files an application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). If a business owner or brand does not properly identify the owner of a trademark, or it […]
Read more →The world of fashion is a multi-billion-dollar industry that includes the sale of apparel and all related fashion accessories across the globe. Those who make a name for themselves in the fashion space often do so because of their unique and stylish designs that catch the eye […]
Read more →A trademark is a word, phrase, color, sound, design, symbol, or combination of such that identifies the source of goods or services from others. However, using your trademark to distinguish your product or service from others is not as simple as placing a ™ or Ò beside […]
Read more →Trademarks are an integral piece of any company’s intellectual property foundation, but the protection that comes with having a registered trademark does not last forever. In the United States and across the globe, there are steps that you must take to maintain and renew your trademark as […]
Read more →I recently stumbled across this article on Vox.com that highlights the work of Rachel Bernard, who has served in roles such as the “Director of Naming” and “Vice President of Verbal Strategy” at major ad agencies. You can read more about what she does and how important […]
Read more →Is there a specific sound that unmistakably identifies your business or brand? You may be able to secure a trademark for it. A trademark is any word, name, symbol or device (or any combination thereof) that identifies and distinguishes the source of the goods of one party from those of others. So, sounds can absolutely become […]
Read more →Thanks to a controversial new ruling handed down by the United States Supreme Court, businesses and brands can now trademark pretty much whatever they want, including marks once considered “immoral” and “scandalous”, as a right of free speech. The ruling was issued following a lengthy court battle […]
Read more →One of the most common reasons that the United States Patent and Trademark Office will refuse an application for a trademark is that the mark in question is “confusingly similar” to a trademark that is already federally registered or to a pending application owned by another party […]
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