First, trademark law is country-specific, meaning each country controls the laws and enforcement of those rights. In the U.S., an entity can...

As noted above, using a mark that is merely a listing of ingredients is considered merely descriptive, and is not registerable (this is slightly...

As noted by a previous answer, ideas themselves are not patentable. There may also be concerns related to the patentability of the invention under...

I have come across movie studios trademarking their movie name for merchandising (think STAR WARS, though my client had an issue with a different...

There isn't a straightforward answer to the question. If the accessory is patented (which requires a legal analysis), the making, using,...

Changing ownership with the USPTO involves assigning the trademark. This can include situations where the current owner retains ownership and adds...

The mark must be used in commerce with the mark associated with the goods or services, therefore setting up bank accounts, purchasing websites, and...

This generally depends on the policies of the university- most universities will have requirements for the students as well as student-employees. ...

You can check the status of your application on the USPTO database, TESS. You can search by the trademark or the application number. There is a...

Another company's clothing can be utilized in your brand in some instances (if you go through your closet, it is very likely that you have Fruit of...