There are several different types of trademark applications. US trademark applications can be based on foreign trademark applications or registrations, and they can be based entirely on domestic use. An in-use trademark application is probably what most people think of…
Family offices today operate far beyond quiet wealth management. Many build or acquire operating companies, launch investment vehicles, establish philanthropic programs, sponsor funds, or offer advisory services that place them squarely in the public eye. As these activities grow, one…
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is largely protected from the government shutdown but is not immune from other plans that have been brewing for a long time. In my circle, there has been a lot of talk about…
At the start of this year, the Trademark Office began requiring that all new applications be filed with Trademark Center. Trademark Center replaced mostly trustworthy TEAS filing system that has been in place for many years. TEAS is still the…
I’ve previously written about trademark maintenance scams, both here and here. As a trademark owner, you have a responsibility to maintain or renew your trademark periodically after your mark registers at the Trademark Office. If you use or used a…
International brand protection is no longer a luxury for globally-minded businesses – it’s a necessity. If you’re a trademark owner outside the United States, the Madrid Protocol offers a streamlined way to seek protection in multiple countries using a single…
Once a trademark is registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), the registration is not necessarily set in stone. Although the USPTO places a premium on the integrity and accuracy of the Principal Register, certain changes to…
In April, we had a major success for a client. I am thrilled to announce it here now. Over the years, I’ve drafted, prosecuted, and granted utility patents, design patents, and trademarks for The Comfy. Recently, a jury awarded them…
Cementing your brand identity in the digital realm requires more than just a catchy slogan or vibrant imagery—it demands legal foresight and strategic planning. Even with social media, businesses still rely on email as the primary mode of communication, and…
A common law trademark is a trademark used with the offer or sale of products and services. Most trademarks start out as common law trademarks and then the owner later decides to register them federally. Until they become federally registered,…