There are many potential obstacles for a trademark application. In my experience, the biggest obstacles are: a proper description of goods or services submitting proper evidence of use a failure to properly search for conflicts before applying a likelihood of confusion with a registered mark;...

For brand owners, it is important and valuable to document several key steps in the brand development and launch process. Doing so can save tremendous hassles and/or costs later on in the registration process or in the event of a dispute. Documenting the following, with...

A client forwarded me the latest scam they received this week, this one from WPTR or World Patent and Trademark Register. It is not from the government. It does not provide any tangible value. The bill in the amount of $2,356.00 is outrageous. Their private registry...