Posted on March 30, 2010 by Erik

Telling a story about your brand

A brand, including a trademark brand name, can be much more than just a name. The trademark can be part of a whole story told...

Posted on March 26, 2010 by Erik

Handling trademark infringements: a discussion with Patrick Reilly of IP Society

I had the pleasure last week of doing my first...

Posted on March 24, 2010 by Erik

Trademark filings for 2010 indicate an economy on the rise

Are trademark filing statistics a good indicator of the overall US economy? Perhaps. Certainly in...

Posted on March 17, 2010 by Erik

Recent Trademark Registrations

Here is another sampling of recent registrations our clients have received from the USPTO, so readers can see real examples of brands and marks which...

Posted on March 15, 2010 by Erik

Madness of March Basketball

Everyone is filling out their basketball brackets today, trying to figure out which will be the correct upsets to pick. The NCAA has created a...

Posted on March 11, 2010 by Erik

An ounce of prevention for your brand

Protecting your company’s trademarks – brand names, slogan, and logos – is a preventive action akin to insurance. And since the “brand” is undoubtedly one...

Posted on March 8, 2010 by Erik

Trademark enforcement tips

Part of keeping your trademark rights, and enhancing them, is enforcing your trademark. This is both a legal requirement for a strong trademark and good...

Posted on March 3, 2010 by Erik

Quick Tips for Copyright Protection

Adapted from my article in the March 2010 ASPects newletter: Copyrights are often some of the most valuable assets of a business. Copyright protection can apply...