DIY Trademark Monitoring Plan
Overview A trademark is a valuable asset in protecting your business identity, goods, and services. Trademark registration is often the first step toward protecting this crucial intellectual property. However, registering marks is not a ‘set it and forget it’ type of deal. To fully protect your brand, you need a robust trademark monitoring plan. […]
Who Owns The Juneteenth Trademark? Can You Trademark A Holiday?
Overview Who owns the Juneteenth trademark? Can you trademark a holiday? These questions have become increasingly relevant in recent years, as the importance of Juneteenth in American history and culture has grown. The celebration of Juneteenth has deep roots in the African American community asnd is a symbol of freedom, resilience, and the ongoing struggle […]
The Importance of a Comprehensive Trademark Search
Overview Nearly every business uses a trademark, which is understandable considering without a trademark, the business, its goods, and its services would essentially be nameless. That is, if the business has a name, or it is calling goods and services by a unique identifier, then it also has a trademark. The trademark may simply be the […]
Popular Trademarks Often Used In Science Fiction
Overview US trademark laws can sometimes be confusing. Trademark confusion can be true in the fanfiction industry due to some oddities in what has been trademarked and it begs that question for creatives who often wonder, “Can I obtain intellectual protection for my work?” We’ve compiled a list of four famous trademarks, often used in […]
Does A Trademark Expire?
Overview A utility patent lasts for 20 years, while a design patent lasts for 15 years. Unlike patents, trademarks can last indefinitely and do not expire. Trademarks involve no exchange of information for exclusivity but indicate the source of a service or product. That is why customers will come across a product and associate it as coming from a specific source […]
Trademark tampering: What to do if you’re a victim
When you get a letter from the IRS, the biggest mistake you can make is to ignore it. Issues with the tax collector are serious and only compound if disregarded. The same advice follows if you happen to be a trademark owner who recently received a notice from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The […]
The different types of trademark protection
Do you know who Walter Hagen is? He was a professional golfer prominent in the first half of the last century. He was so good that he ranks third in the world for the number of men’s major championship wins. Jack Nicklaus is first. Tiger Woods is second. That’s ironic because Hagen is also the […]
Velcro music video rips the world in defense of its trademark
Patent law has a reputation as being a rather muted area of practice. Those dedicated to it know that isn’t true. It does have its quiet moments and the amount of detail to attention and paperwork it requires can be off-putting to some. But managing patents, trademarks and copyright processes is how new ideas begin to create […]
Five Tips to Use When Selecting a Trademark
Selecting a trademark is no laughing matter. A trademark is the slogan, symbol, or name customers associate with your business, so it needs to be simple, memorable, and purposeful. Selecting a trademark can be a long and difficult process, but if you consider these five tips, you may just have an easier time. Know your […]
Apple’s Trademark Mistake and How to Avoid It
In 2013, a projected 2.6 million applications for patents were filed worldwide. That is more than double the number of applications from 1998 to 2010. Recently, Apple’s popular iPad Mini was recently rejected by the United States Trademark Examiners to trademark its name. The reason being that the word “mini” is simply viewed as an […]