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...
A&E Television Studies Sue for Trademark Infringement over Duck Dynasty Slogan, “My Favorite Color is Camo”
Hard to believe, but even big companies like A&E forget to do trademark clearance searches before they launch new products. In this case, there ...
Protecting the Look and Feel of a Website
Trade dress is packaging, design and shape of a product that serves to identify its origin. The look and feel of a website can potentially be protec...
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...
Military trademarks are a No-No
The U.S. military has a strong trademark portfolio. A few of the trademarks owned by the Marines, Army, and Navy include: OOHRAH! A FEW GOOD MEN SEA...