Trademark lawyers are often asked: “What’s the difference between a trademark and a service mark?” In general, a trademark refers to a brand name used in connection with goods, while a service mark is one that is used in...more
8/16/2024
/ Brand ,
Corporate Counsel ,
E-Commerce ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Retail Market ,
Service Marks ,
Trademark Application ,
Trademark Ownership ,
Trademark Registration ,
Trademark Trial and Appeal Board ,
Trademarks ,
Unfair Competition
On January 1, 2020, the recreational use of marijuana will be legal under Illinois law. With the formal enactment of the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act, it is expected that numerous new companies will be gearing up to enter...more
12/11/2019
/ Brand ,
Cannabidiol (CBD) oil ,
Cannabis Products ,
Cannabis-Related Businesses (CRBs) ,
Corporate Branding ,
Decriminalization of Marijuana ,
Dispensaries ,
Goods or Services ,
Hemp ,
Hemp Related Businesses ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Marijuana ,
Marijuana Cultivation ,
Marijuana Related Businesses ,
Medical Marijuana ,
Ownership of Works ,
Product Labels ,
Product Packaging ,
Registration Requirement ,
Retail Market ,
Retail Sales ,
State and Local Government ,
Trademarks ,
USPTO