Understanding the Differences Between Trademarks and Patents Intellectual property (IP) rights are crucial for protecting innovations, creative works, and branding in today's competitive market. Two of the most common types of IP are trademarks and patents, each...
Ensure Your Trademark’s Strength: Fanciful, Arbitrary, Suggestive, or Descriptive? In the dynamic field of intellectual property, one critical question often overlooked is the strength of the trademark you’re contemplating. The basis on which trademark registration is...
How to Prove Trademark Infringement Trademark law protects a trademark owner's exclusive right to use a trademark when another's use would likely cause consumer confusion about the source or origin of goods. Governed by the Lanham Act, establishing a violation...
How To Transfer a Trademark The owner of a trademark can agree to transfer a trademark in a trademark assignment agreement that is written and signed. New owners of trademarks that are registered at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) must file a...
Should I Copyright or Trademark My Logo? Your logo should probably be protected by both copyright law and trademark law. Protecting your intellectual property is crucial when you're establishing your brand identity. One of the first decisions you'll face is whether to...
Yes! A federally registered trademark can be renewed between the 9th and 10th years of registration for another ten years.
There is a required filing showing continued use of the federally registered mark between the 5th and 6th years of registration
What Trademark Class are Video Games In? The complex answer is that video games can appear in multiple trademark international classes. Nice Classification The International Classification of Goods and Services for the Purposes of the Registration of Marks, commonly...
How long do trademarks last? This question has a famous short answer with a much longer answer to follow. Trademarks last as long as the mark is used on products or in advertising for services. As long as the trademark is in use, the trademark is in effect. Here is a...
Navigating the Waters of Trademark Infringement: Responding to a Cease and Desist Letter Have you ever opened your email to find a cease and desist letter staring back at you? It's a moment that can trigger a flood of questions and concerns. This guide is designed to...
Understanding the Differences Between Trademarks and Patents Intellectual property (IP) rights are crucial for...
Ensure Your Trademark’s Strength: Fanciful, Arbitrary, Suggestive, or Descriptive? In the dynamic field of...
How to Prove Trademark Infringement Trademark law protects a trademark owner's exclusive right to use a trademark when...