Over the years many clients have forwarded to us scam trademark mailings. These mailings come from various official-sounding sources, all of which seek money to allegedly take action regarding the client’s trademarks....more
3/5/2024
/ Email ,
Fraud ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Phishing Scams ,
Risk Management ,
Scams ,
Solicitation ,
Spoofing ,
Text Messages ,
Trademark Application ,
Trademark Ownership ,
Trademark Registration ,
Trademarks ,
USPTO
Explore the legal intricacies of dog toy trademarks such as Chewy Vuitton and Bad Spaniels. Uncover key cases, including a pivotal Supreme Court showdown, with implications for both canines and intellectual property at...more
2/5/2024
/ Dilution ,
Fair Use ,
First Amendment ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Jack Daniels Properties Inc v VIP Products LLC ,
Lanham Act ,
Likelihood of Confusion ,
Parody ,
Rogers Test ,
SCOTUS ,
Spoofing ,
Trade Dress ,
Trademark Infringement ,
Trademark Litigation ,
Trademarks
Have you ever wondered how common words can become exclusive trademarks? Tune in to learn how The Ohio State University secured a trademark for the word "The" in relation to apparel and unravel the intriguing world of...more
Are you curious about how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is shaking up the world of Intellectual Property (IP)? Tune in to discover the latest developments in this complex field....more
We laugh our way through some fun trivia and then discuss the latest at the USPTO with Molly Kocialski, Director of the USPTO's Rocky Mountain Regional Office....more
Non-Fungible Trademark? How brand owners and content creators are transitioning their trademark rights to the metaverse, the problems that come up with adapting the law and these rights to the new technology....more
When to laugh or when to sue? Famous brand owners face this question when their brands are used as the butt of a joke or in humorous-intending spin-off products. Think CHEWY VUITTON dog toys, LARDASHE for plus-sized clothing,...more
The Metaverse is a term used with increasing frequency in a broad array of industries including video game systems, social media platforms, and even healthcare. The Metaverse is a virtual environment whose digital attributes...more
6/8/2022
/ Brand ,
Innovative Technology ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Metaverse ,
Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) ,
Social Networks ,
Technology Sector ,
Trademark Infringement ,
Trademarks ,
Unfair Competition ,
Virtual Reality