Identifying trademark ownership may seem pretty straightforward in a trademark application, but like with anything,...
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Ornamental Use Refusal: Using Your Brand as a Trademark Versus Decoration
Historically, clothing is one of the most commonly applied-for categories of goods at the USPTO. However, demonstrating...
Avoid Selecting Trademarks in a Crowded Field
When selecting a trademark, the goal to choose a mark that is both distinctive and exclusive. Distinctiveness refers to the...
Trademarks for Packaging in China
As a general rule, it is best to seek statutory trademark protection offensively for the goods/services in the countries...
Copyright Ownership: When is Assignment Necessary?
Copyright law protects works of original authorship including literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works. Generally,...
Minor Variations in Trademarks
The key to building a strong brand starts with the selection process. Your brand may be the first message that current and...
Guest Blog: Hemp-Derived CBD As an Ingredient: What gives?
By: Tami Wahl, Policy Advisor in Washington, D.C. The 2018 U.S. Farm Bill was momentous and launched a new domestic hemp...
BREXIT Update: EU Trademark Applications & Registrations
BREXIT was finally implemented on January 31, 2020. What does this mean for your European Union (“EU”) trademark...