Your Intellectual Property is everything. Our Trademark Lawyers are obsessed with all things Intellectual Property related and we especially relish the opportunity to discuss Trademark Law. The following is a list of the most essential points on filing and enforcing trademarks. Have something you’d like to see addressed? Let us know.
☲ Trademark Opposition Proceedings
☲ Trademark Oppositions: Strategies to Win
☲ Trademark Oppositions: A Procedural Guide
☲ Trademark Oppositions: Pre-Trial Considerations
☲ File a Trademark in 2020: New USPTO Rules
☲ File a US Trademark Based on a Foreign Application
☲ How to Cancel a Trademark Registration
☲ Trademark Acronyms and Abbreviations
☲ Trademark Intent To Use Applications
☲ Statement of Use Submissions
☲ Office Action Review & Responses
☲ CyberSquatting: Protecting Your Brand Online
☲ Drafting Trademark Applications Properly
☲ Trademark Cease and Desist Letters
☲ Trademark Use In Commerce Requirement
☲ Likelihood of Confusion Factors
☲ Canadian Trademark Applications
☲ Multi-Class Federal Trademark Applications
☲ Can Abbreviations and Acronyms Be Trademarked
☲ Can Common Symbols Be Trademarked
☲ Can Geographic Indicators Be Used As Trademarks
☲ Drawbacks of Descriptive Trademarks
☲ How To Effectively Protect Your Trademark
☲ Navigating Joint Trademark Ownership
☲ Trademarks and Creative Works – Exploring the Functionality of Single Work Titles
☲ The Nuances of Trademark Use in Advertising: A Comprehensive Guide
☲ Specimens in Trademark Applications
☲ Acquired Distinctiveness and Secondary Meaning
☲ Exploring the Common Grounds of Refusal for Trademarks: A Comprehensive Analysis
☲ Resolving Trademark Disputes Amicably: A Comprehensive Guide to Alternative Dispute Resolution
☲ Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) Discovery Conference
☲ Understanding Copyright Filings: A Comprehensive Guide
☲ Understanding USPTO Expungement And Reexamination Proceedings: Challenging Non-Use Of Trademarks
☲ Choosing the Right Countries for Trademark Registration
☲ Accelerating the Process of Trademark Cancellation for Nonuse or Abandonment
☲ The Role of Trademarks in Advertising: Guidelines and Opportunities
☲ Trademark Protection for Book Titles
☲ The Legal Implications of Hashtags in Trademarks
☲ Establishing Trademark Distinctiveness Through Five Years of Use
☲ USPTO Consent Agreements and Their Potential for Rejection
☲ Securing Trademark Protection for CBD and Cannabis-Based Businesses
☲ Strategies for Overcoming a Merely Descriptive Refusal
☲ How Musicians Can Legally Protect Their Name with Trademarks
☲ Geographic Trademarks: When Can You Use a City or State in Your Trademark
☲ Trademark Protection for Names in Creative Works
☲ Trademark Infringement: How U.S. Circuit Courts Determine the Likelihood of Confusion
☲ Trademark Ownership and Related Company Usage: A Legal Guide
☲ Comprehensive Guide to Trademark Licensing Agreements
☲ Submitting Evidence in TTAB Proceedings: A Comprehensive Guide
☲ Claiming Acquired Distinctiveness for Trademark Registration
☲ Exploring Technical Trademark Use, Trademark Use in Commerce, and Trademark Priority Rights
☲ Strategic Approaches to Trademark Dispute Resolution
☲ How to Trademark a YouTube Channel: A Complete Guide
☲ Safeguarding Your Brand in E-Commerce: Strategies Against Counterfeits and Trademark Infringement
☲ Metaverse and Trademarks: Protecting Intellectual Property in Virtual Worlds and Digital Assets
☲ Combatting Counterfeit Goods: How the SHOP SAFE Act Aims to Protect E-Commerce
☲ The Rise of Dupe Culture in Fashion and Beauty: A Trademark Challenge in the Digital Age
☲ Understanding Trademark Application Delays: What to Expect in 2025
☲ The Role of Trademarks in Franchising: What Every New Franchisee Should Know
☲ How Abandoning a Trademark Can Hurt Your Business: Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them
☲ The Tangled Web: Untangling Brand Ownership When a Hashtag Stakes Its Claim in 2025
☲ Top Mistakes to Avoid in Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) Proceedings (And How to Fix Them)
☲ Trademark Trial and Appeal Board Discovery: TTAB Tips to Navigate the Process Successfully
☲ Trademark Likelihood of Confusion Factors: How to Prove the Relatedness of Goods or Services
☲ What Is Transformative Use in Fair Use Law?
☲ Responding to a Trademark Office Action: Why a Lawyer Makes All the Difference
☲ Decoding the Debate: Why OpenAI’s ChatGPT May Not Be Infringing Copyrights
☲ Choosing and Clearing a Brand Name: A Legal Guide for Entrepreneurs
☲ Stipulate to Win: The Power of Procedural Agreements in TTAB Litigation
☲ The TTABVUE Blueprint: How to Read, Use, and Leverage the Board’s Electronic Docket
☲ Default Isn’t Destiny: How to Recover from a Missed TTAB Deadline
☲ Procedural Precision: Why TTAB Cases Are Won (or Lost) on the Details
☲ Beyond the Brief: What the TTAB Expects from Today’s Trademark Litigators
☲ How to Draft Winning TTAB Pleadings from Day One
☲ Discovery Wars at the TTAB: Avoiding Sanctions, Defaults, and Delays
☲ The Default Dilemma: How to Rescue a TTAB Case After Missing a Deadline
☲ Trademark Trials Without the Drama: Using Accelerated Case Resolution to Win Smarter
☲ Understanding TTAB Timing Rules Before It’s Too Late
☲ How to Properly Introduce Evidence in TTAB Appeals and Proceedings
☲ Pro Se Parties at the TTAB: Managing the Case When the Other Side Has No Counsel
☲ The Forgotten Rulebook: Why Litigators Need to Actually Read the TBMP
☲ Getting Strategic with Suspensions: How to Use (and Not Abuse) Time-Outs at the TTAB
☲ Expert Witnesses at the TTAB: Rare, Risky, and Sometimes Worth It
☲ How to Avoid Etsy Copyright Infringement in 2025
☲ Evidence or Error? A Practitioner’s Guide to Internet Submissions Before the TTAB
☲ The TTAB’s Invisible Lines: What It Can Decide—and What It Can’t
☲ How Much Does it Cost to Register a Trademark
☲ Trademark Solicitation Letters and Scams
☲ Trademark Licensing Agreements
☲ Supplemental and Principal Register
☲ Trademark Ownership: Public Records
☲ Claiming Color in a Trademark Application
☲ Standard Character & Special Format Trademarks
☲ Trademark Portfolio Management
☲ Trademark Infringement Defense
☲ Trademark Co-Existence Agreements
☲ Prove Bonafide Intent in Trademark 1(b) Applications
☲ USPTO Trademark Audit Program
☲ Revive an Abandoned Trademark Application
☲ Dates of Use in Trademark Applications
☲ Request an Extension For a Trademark SOU
☲ Common Law Trademark Rights and the Internet
☲ Request to Divide a Trademark Application
☲ How Long Does it Take to Get a Trademark
☲ How to Trademark a Clothing Brand
☲ Register a Suggestive Trademark with the USPTO
☲ Trademark Infringement Damages: The Complete Guide
☲ Navigating Trademark Ownership: A Comprehensive Guide For Business Owners
☲ The Differences Between Descriptive and Generic Trademarks
☲ The Most Common Trademark Scams and How To Avoid Them
☲ The Power of Fame: How Famous Trademarks Enjoy Broader Legal Protection
☲ Trademarks vs Copyrights: Navigating Intellectual Property Protection In A Digital Age
☲ Trademark Ex Parte Appeal’s: A Complete Guide
☲ How To Avoid Fraud when Dealing with the USPTO
☲ Likelihood of Confusion Refusals – A Deep Dive into 2(d) Trademark Refusals
☲ State Trademark Registrations: A Comprehensive Guide
☲ Navigating Drawing Pages in Trademark Applications
☲ Trade Dress: A Comprehensive Exploration of Intellectual Property
☲ Overcoming a Refusal Based on Ornamentation: Navigating Trademark Challenges
☲ Using Your Name As a Trademark
☲ USPTO 2025 Trademark Fee Updates – Summary
☲ Trademark Specimens: An In-Depth Exploration For Legal Professionals
☲ Trademark Dilution: A Comprehensive Analysis
☲ Why Choosing a Distinctive and Creative Trademark is Essential
☲ The Importance of Identifying the Correct Trademark Owner
☲ Protecting Your Trademark: A Comprehensive Guide
☲ Why Conducting a Trademark Search in the USA is Crucial Before Registering with the USPTO
☲ Essential Trademark Rules and Considerations for Businesses
☲ Trademark Similarities and Avoiding Infringement
☲ Mastering Trademark Reconsideration: Strategies for Overcoming Rejections and Appeals
☲ Trademark Application Refusals: Descriptive and Deceptive Trademarks
☲ Key Considerations for Determining Whether a Trademark is Descriptive
☲ Celebrity Branding: The Power of Celebrity Trademarks and Trademark Protection
☲ Using ‘Other Evidence’ to Prove Trademark Acquired Distinctiveness
☲ Understanding Trademark Use: Types and Legal Implications
☲ The Risks of Using Trademarks as Hashtags on Social Media
☲ Using Secondary Sources to Demonstrate Trademark Functionality
☲ The USPTO’s Rigorous Specimen Review: What Applicants Need to Know
☲ Understanding Generic Trademarks and Their Legal Implications
☲ Consequences of Abandoning a Trademark Application or Withdrawing a TTAB Proceeding
☲ The Do’s and Don’ts of Trademark Law: A Comprehensive Guide
☲ Social Media Trademark Infringement: Protecting Your Brand in the Digital Age
☲ NFTs and Copyright Issues: Legal Challenges in Protecting NFT-Related Intellectual Property
☲ AI-Generated Content and Intellectual Property Rights: A Legal Perspective
☲ Protecting Trademarks in the Age of AI: Navigating the Future of Brand Security
☲ Technological Innovations in Trademark Management: The Role of AI and Blockchain
☲ Emerging Trends in Trademark and Brand Management: Navigating a Changing Landscape
☲ International Trade Implications of Language Laws on Trademarks
☲ Supreme Court Decision Redefines Disgorgement in U.S. Trademark Law
☲ Safeguarding Your Brand: A Comprehensive Guide to Navigating Trademark Opposition at the USPTO
☲ Mastering Practice Before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board: A Strategic Guide for Attorneys
☲ Essential TTAB Tips for Navigating Trademark Trial and Appeal Board Proceedings
☲ How to Trademark a Book Title: A Practical Guide for Authors
☲ Understanding the Doctrine of Foreign Equivalents in U.S. Trademark Law
☲ Caught Off Guard: What to Do If You Accidentally Infringe Copyright by Using Web Images
☲ How to Maintain Your Trademark Registration: A Complete Guide
☲ Understanding Trademark Infringement and Dilution: Protecting Your Brand in the Modern Marketplace
☲ Do I Need a Trademark to Sell on Amazon? A Legal Guide for E-Commerce Sellers
☲ How to Trademark Your Cosmetics Brand the Right Way
☲ Behind the Bench: What TTAB Judges and Attorneys Wish You Knew About Board Practice
☲ The TTAB Trap: Procedural Missteps That Can Derail Your Trademark Case
☲ Reset, Remand, Reconsider: Understanding Post-Appeal Options in TTAB Proceedings
☲ The 75 Question Limit: How to Maximize Your TTAB Discovery Without Overstepping
☲ ESTTA or Else: Why Electronic Filing Mastery Is Critical at the TTAB
☲ Opposition Filed? Now What? A Clear Roadmap for Responding to TTAB Proceedings
☲ The TTAB’s Take on Evidence: What Works, What’s Weak, and What Gets Tossed
☲ When to Fight and When to Stipulate: Procedural Shortcuts the TTAB Actually Encourages
☲ Why TTAB Practitioners Still Get Service of Process Wrong
☲ The Disconnect Between TTAB Claims and Trial Evidence
☲ The Discovery Conference: Why It’s More Than a Formality at the TTAB
☲ Why the TTAB Doesn’t Want Your Motion in the Answer (and Other Hybrid Pleading Errors)
☲ TTAB by Design: Why Procedural Architecture Shapes Your Litigation Strategy
☲ Crossing the Line: When TTAB Cases Turn Into Federal Litigation (and How to Handle the Transition)
☲ Foreign Applicants, U.S. Rules: The TTAB’s Expectations in a Global Filing Landscape