I’m not sure what I like better – reading T-shirts or funny cards. I’m the one laughing out loud so everyone wonders, “What could possibly b...
Converse Alleges Trademark Infringements by Other Footwear Manufacturers and Retailers
Converse alleges its design is protectable trade dress, specifically its middle design and outsole design. The midsole design has a bumper and a toe...
Defending an Opposition to Your Intent to Use Mark
One basis for opposing intent to use trademark applications is to show lack of a bona fide intent to use the mark at the time the application was file...
Famous Names Can Lead to Trademark Problems
If you share a name with a famous mark, you may be restricted in the use of your own name. It is especially important to refrain from creating assoc...
Graffiti Artist Sues American Eagle for Copyright Infringement
Ahol Sniffs Glue, a graffiti artist, uses his public art to express his social activism message and counter-cultural criticism. His Ocean Grown graf...
Seven Things Employers Can Do to Protect Their Intellectual Property and Trade Secrets
Employees and key company executives have access to proprietary business information that can be key to the company’s market position. Protecting ...
Starbucks vs. Charbucks – An Example of How Difficult It Can Be to Prevail in Court on Trademark Dilution Claims
Black Bear Micro Roastery has coffee flavors named “Mr. Charbucks” and “Charbucks Blend”. Starbucks Corporation was not amused and sued the ...
TTAB declares a federally registered trademark mark void after business partnership dissolves
Failure to maintain a formal business structure when securing trademark rights can be the death knell to your brand. Two business par...
Where are multinational companies filing trademarks?
The 2013 Trademark Report by Thomson Compumark reveals global trademark trends. The 2013 list is led by China, India, Mexico and Taiwan. The largest i...
Changes in Canadian Trademark Law that may affect your brand protection
Currently, Canada is a use-based system where trademarks have to be used in Canadian commerce to be registered (or used and registered in another trea...