by evansfox | Nov 2, 2014
Employees and key company executives have access to proprietary business information that can be key to the company’s market position. Protecting this critical information is top priority for any business. There are seven basic things any business can do to protect...
by evansfox | Nov 2, 2014
Black Bear Micro Roastery has coffee flavors named “Mr. Charbucks” and “Charbucks Blend”. Starbucks Corporation was not amused and sued the micro-roaster for trademark dilution and blurring. Although Starbucks did meet the standard for a famous mark, the court found...
by evansfox | Sep 22, 2014
Failure to maintain a formal business structure when securing trademark rights can be the death knell to your brand. Two business partners registered a domain name and that website identified both women as co-owners. The two women later filed a trademark...
by evansfox | Sep 22, 2014
The 2013 Trademark Report by Thomson Compumark reveals global trademark trends. The 2013 list is led by China, India, Mexico and Taiwan. The largest increases in published trademarks were seen in Brazil, South Korea and in Turkey. Many of the world’s largest...
by evansfox | Aug 30, 2014
(status on July 2014) INTRODUCTION These frequently asked questions about the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) outline the PCT procedure from an applicant’s perspective. For specific questions, further information and contact points, see Question 29. Overview of the...
by evansfox | Jun 26, 2014
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 treaty country like the U.S.). Proposed Canadian legislation, the Economic Action Plan Act of 2014, eliminates the use...
