USPTO is Seeing a Flood of Trademark Applications From China
Its has been reported recently that a large number of Chinese citizens or companies based in China are seeking trademarks in the US, flooding the US Patent and Trademark Office with applications. The Business Standard cites this surge is due to incentives the Chinese governments are providing to register trademarks in foreign countries and for Amazon brand registry. .. Having a trademark registered in the […]
Do I Need an Attorney to File for a Trademark or Copyright? **Attorney Advertising**
Blood, sweat, and tears went into the work you created, and now you’re ready to file for a trademark or copyright. After all, you want your intellectual property to have the protection a trademark or copyright can give it. And you may be wondering if you need an attorney to help you, or whether you […]
Memes and Trademarks: It’s All Fun and Games Until Someone Gets Hurt **Attorney Advertising **
Memes come in the form of humorous videos, graphics, or texts that are then shared and spread rapidly by internet users. And we’ve all giggled at a meme or two, but the person who developed the image or content that’s being altered or made fun of in the meme probably finds this less humorous. They […]
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY BASICS THAT EVERY BUSINESS OWNER NEEDS TO KNOW ***Attorney Advertising***
Intellectual Property (“IP”) is an intangible asset that most businesses create and own. IP consists of patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets law. If you’re running a business or brand and failing to think of and treat your Intellectual Property as an asset (or if you’re not using it properly), you are wasting time and […]
3-D Printing, Copyright, and Trademark Law **Attorney Advertising **
3-D printers have come a long way, and now they’re small enough and affordable enough for individual artists to have their own. This gives the freedom to make two-dimensional computer-assisted drawings (CAD) into three-dimensional resin objects. The IP implications of this, however, are confusing and laws may need to catch up. So until intellectual property […]
Does a Registered Trademark Expire? ** Attorney Advertising **
Obtaining a trademark for your business name, tagline, or logo is not a “one and done” process. Over the years, you will need to renew your trademark and complete a number of maintenance steps in order to keep your trademark active and alive. In general, trademarks are valid for 10 years, but there are additional […]
Trademarking Mascots and Advertising Characters **Attorney Advertising**
What do Wendy’s, Pillsbury, Arm & Hammer, and Disney all have in common? They all have trademarked advertising characters. Sports teams’ mascots and advertising characters are all intangible things used to distinguish one brand from all others. Mascots and advertising characters, like names, logos, fonts, and even colors, can be protected by federal trademark and […]
Literal vs. Stylized Marks: What You Need to Know Before Trademarking Your Logo **Attorney Advertising **
Thinking of trademarking your logo? You may first want to sit down with a trademark lawyer to talk about your reasons for filing and the elements of your logo that you ultimately wish to protect. Here’s why: Your “Logo” Is More Complex Than You Think Legally speaking, your logo is more than a cool graphic […]
Trademarks and Food ** Attorney Advertising **
Food products are subject to steep competition, especially with our culture’s ever-increasing interest in food and cuisine. Producers, manufacturers, and other artisans are continually fighting for shelf space and the attention of the consumer. A great way to make your product stand out in the crowd is to brand smartly and trademark your product or […]
Is Satire or Mimicking a Trademark Protected under Fair Use? **Attorney Advertising**
Freedom of expression means that the government doesn’t interfere with an individual’s right to express their thoughts or feelings, so long as the expression doesn’t invoke or cause any immediate harm or danger. You can’t yell “fire” in a crowded theater, but you can create an entire three-act opera making fun of a public figure […]
