The following is an edited transcript of my video 25 Trademark Renewal Tips. Did you know a trademark can be renewed forever? The oldest USPTO trademark registration that’s still valid was registered in 1884 for the Samson Rope Technologies logo. … Continue reading →

The following is an edited transcript of my video 25 Trademark Application Tips. Choose wisely. Choosing a distinctive creative name is very important. Know about the spectrum of trademarks, which is going to help you choose wisely. Do a clearance … Continue reading →

Want to learn more about trademark scams and how AI can assist you in your trademark practice? Erik shares details of 2 upcoming webinars in this episode.

The following is an edited transcript of my video 25 Tips from a Former Trademark Examiner. You might know that I’m a former examiner at the USPTO who reviewed trademark applications from the inside of the process. The following are … Continue reading →

The following is an edited transcript of my video Top Trademark Trends of 2023. 2023 might be considered the busiest year in the world of trademark developments in a long time. The Supreme Court heard a trademark case involving a … Continue reading →

A trademark registration can last forever if properly renewed, and if the mark is still in use. But a trademark registration must be renewed at the correct intervals, and it is critical to docket the deadlines and to properly file … Continue reading →

On Friday, the USPTO sent out a notice to many trademark owners whose email address were “recently identified a data security incident that impacted domicile information in certain trademark filings between February 2020 and March 2023.” This incident is quite … Continue reading →

The year saw many trademark stories in the news as backlogs continued at the USPTO even while application filing numbers dropped from their all time highs during the two previous years. It also saw the biggest procedural change to the … Continue reading →

The following is an edited transcript of my video What Information Becomes Public in a Trademark Application? An important topic that I get asked about frequently is, “What information from my trademark filing will be public?” I’ll get to explaining … Continue reading →

Today is apparently something called “World Anti-Counterfeiting Day”. This day is used – by big companies no doubt, to call attention to the harm that fakes cause, and how prevalent they are. Fakes are a problem and one that is … Continue reading →