Could you identify the candy in your Halloween trick or treat bag just by its shape? Many of us could identify a lot of them based on a blind taste test. Or from their logos or wrappers. But did you know that the configuration or...
Read MoreThis week, I received the email below. I’m willing to bet that the facts claimed are not true and that the services they claim to offer are unnecessary. Dear President, We are the department of Asian Domain Registration Service in China. Here I have something...
Read MoreThe Siegel+Gale Global Brand Simplicity Index features a ranking of the “simplest” and most successful brands. According to their rankings, the top ten are: Subway Dunkin’ Donuts Google Amazon Netflix Publix Apple McDonald’s Starbucks Zappos There are two themes present among these ten: creative names...
Read MoreLast week the USPTO held it’s annual Trademark Expo. While I was unable to attend, an intern in my office – Miroslav Novakovic – snapped the photos below of some of the exhibits and characters. It looks like another great event, with even more exhibitors...
Read MoreAs noted earlier, the USPTO seeks comments regarding some issues related to the trademark application filing fees. The comment deadline regarding the request related to the possibility of Amending the First Filing Deadline for Affidavits or Declarations of Use or Excusable Nonuse of registered trademarks been extended to November...
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