Written by attorney Galen Gentry, almost 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
Confirm your problem is covered by the ICANN dispute resolution policy. As internet marketing becomes more popular, businesses face increasing threats on the web. Common problems include domain... more
Written by attorney Matthew Swyers, about 3 years ago. STAFF PICK
Introduction. If you are a trademark owner did you know that to maintain rights in your mark you are required to police the use thereof? Unauthorized use of your mark, also known as infringement,... more
Written by attorney Greg Hill, 4 months ago.
On October 26, 2011, Division Four of the Second Appellate District issued a ruling in People vs. Davis (2011 DJDAR 15725) that seems sure to create only misery in a line of Ecstasy rulings. The... more
Written by attorney Jeffrey Fabian, over 1 year ago.
While obtaining registration with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is often seen as the end-game for many new trademark owners, this is in fact just one step in an ongoing... more
Written by attorney Christopher Kinkade, about 1 month ago.
Only the owner of a trademark has standing to enforce rights under that trademark. This may seem like common sense, but all too often shareholders and executives of companies file for trademark... more
Written by attorney David Sharifi, 5 months ago.
"What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet." Sorry to get Shakespeare on you, but company names, brands, domain addresses, slogans and keywords are an... more
Written by attorney David Sharifi, 3 months ago.
What's in a name?That which we call a roseBy any other name would smell as sweet. Would a bottle of Channel perfume smell as sweet under any other name? No. Because branding matters. There is a... more
Written by attorney Gergana Miteva, 4 months ago.
Madrid Protocol Overview Trademark owner may use the Madrid Protocol to secure international trademark registration in countries which are parties to this treaty. TheUnited Stateshas been a member... more
Written by attorney Frank Natoli, 5 months ago.
What is secondary meaning? A trademark that has acquired secondary meaning means that the trademark has become recognized as a brand for specific goods and services from a single source. To be... more
Written by attorney Frank Natoli, 5 months ago.
It goes without saying that most entrepreneurs would never consider buying an existing business without first conducting the proper due diligence on it and its present owners. The idea is to try to... more
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