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Posted on November 30, 2011 by superadmin197108

Update: Google finally files to protect CHROME trademarks

More than 6 months ago, I wrote on this blog about Google’s failure to protect the Chrome trademark. Now, more than 3 years since the launch of the Chrome browser, Google has finally filed with the USPTO to register the Chrome trademarks. As of October 2011,...

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Posted on November 29, 2011 by superadmin197108

In honor of The Office finale: (repost) Dunder Mifflin is now a real brand: Great idea. Poorly protected trademarks.

A report in Monday’s Wall Street Journal discusses how Staples – a real office supply company selling real printer paper – is now selling “Dunder Mifflin” brand paper via its online division Quill.com. Dunder Mifflin is (was?) a fictional paper company on the television show...

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Posted on November 25, 2011 by superadmin197108

SBA's "Steps to Starting a Business" fails to protect intellectual property

The U.S. Small Business Administration recently published an article called Follow These Steps to Starting a Business. The article makes some good suggestions for important practical steps that small businesses should do when launching a new business, such as determining the legal structure, getting a...

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Posted on November 23, 2011 by superadmin197108

Thanksgiving Trademarks 2011, including TURDUCKEN®, TOFURKY®, and "Thanx-A-Latte"®

I am thankful for many things, including trademarks for every holiday and occasion! For fun, here are a few Thanksgiving themed trademark registrations – including food, parades, and one of my all time favorites, Turducken® (click marks or logos to open USPTO records): Thanksgiving Farm – wine...

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Posted on November 22, 2011 by superadmin197108

TPAC Quarterly Meeting Summary (November 2011)

The following is a summary of the key points discussed at the November 18, 2011 public meeting of the Trademark Public Advisory Committee (TPAC) at the USPTO. Chair Maury Tepper began the meeting by welcoming two new members and one returning member. Jody Drake returns as a...

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