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,...
Read MoreA 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...
Read MoreThe 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...
Read MoreI 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...
Read MoreThe 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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