Because I like to practice what I preach, our firm owns more than 10 trademark registrations. An application to register Tuesday Trademark Tip. That application was refused registration on the Principal (or stronger) register, as the USPTO has asserted that the name is descriptive. I...
Read MoreLast week, the Supreme Court issued what is likely the most important trademark opinion in years. In may take a few years before we know the full ramifications of the Court’s decision that TTAB proceedings have a preclusive effect in later District Court actions when the proper...
Read MoreThis week, the Supreme Court issued what is likely the most important trademark opinion in years. In may take a few years before we know the full ramifications of the Court’s decision that TTAB proceedings have a preclusive effect in later District Court actions when the...
Read MoreLast month, Apple received three sound mark registrations from the USPTO for sounds made by Siri. U.S. Trademark Registration No. 4689365 is for “a synthesized bell tone playing a C#5 sixteenth note, followed by another C#5 sixteenth note” for use with computer hardware good in Class 9....
Read MoreOf course, every new brand name has unique circumstances and timing issues. And there are a plethora of factors that can disrupt this timeline. But here is a rough ideal timeline for protecting and launching a new brand name. Search potential names for clearance, and...
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