Recently, Verna Law, P.C. filed an answer and a counterclaim in an opposition proceeding, asking the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board to cancel a trademark that was originally filed in a foreign country. Why? Because there is not evidence of the foreign trademark...
Over time, the FTC has settled with several companies for advertising violations. So, yes, the Federal Trade Commission does fine companies for advertising violations. These advertisements were deceptive and misleading in various industries. Usually, those...
What is Trademark Infringement? Trademark infringement is the unauthorized use of a registered trademark or of a trademark that is confusingly similar to the registered mark. The unauthorized use may or may not be on the goods and services discussed in the trademark...
Understanding when to file a Motion to Dismiss is crucial in Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) litigation. This article demystifies the procedural rules, highlighting the importance of meeting pleading requirements in cases involving a Notice of Opposition or a...
What to do if Another Company Uses Your Business’ Intellectual Property? Let’s define what it means for another company to use your business’ intellectual property. Trademark law and Copyright law provide a very specific bundle of rights. Those rights are: Produce...
Here’s a question that a business owner recently asked of me: Would you be concerned about having products manufactured in other countries (China, S Korea) and then having the IP ripped off? If you are concerned, you should listen to this discussion with John Eastwood...
On October 1, 2015, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board froze the calendar for Lacroix vs. Christian LaCroix Snc., TTAB Cancellation No. 91201563. This came on the heels of the defendant's filing a motion for sanctions on April 29, 2015, which was only 20 days after...
Anthony M. Verna III, Esq., of Verna Law, P.C. announces the victory in Yellow Lark International, Inc. d/b/a Business Heroine v. Angel Bernacchi, Angel Quintana, Inc. Case No. D2015-1406 in the World Intellectual Property Organization. The complainant, Yellow Lark...
In February 2013, Tiffany & Co. filed a lawsuit against Costco for selling “Tiffany” engagement rings. Costco defended their actions by stating that “Tiffany” was a generic diamond setting, not a brand. However, customers who shopped with Costco were not...
The company that holds all of Elvis Presley’s merchandising rights, Authentic Brands Group (ABG), is telling everyone...
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A patent in the United States is a government grant of a property right, giving the patentee (the owner of the patent)...