Trademarks, Registration | JD Supra Law News

The Madrid Protocol: A Passage to Indian Trademark Registration

by Charles Weinstein | Foley Hoag LLP - Trademark, Copyright &... on 4/22/2013

The Madrid Protocol Concerning the International Registration of Trademarks (the “Protocol”) provides a simple, unified, cost-effective means for citizens of member countries (including the United States) to register their...more

Why Legal and Marketing Conflict on How to Choose a Trademark

by Donna Ray Berkelhammer | Sands Anderson PC on 4/10/2013

If you work with startups as I do, one of the first issues is choosing the company or product name. I have worked with countless marketing companies that advised their clients to “be descriptive” when selecting the...more

Raising the Bar Regulations Released -The Impact on Trade Mark Opposition Proceedings: Baker & McKenzie

by Byron Angelopulo, Robert Arnold, Erin Cassidy, Ross McLean | Baker & McKenzie Australia on 3/26/2013

Introduction - Regulations implementing a number of reforms to the trade mark system in Australia have now been released following a period of public comment and response by IP Australia. This alert focuses on the...more

The Ska / DuClaw Trademark Dispute Over EUPHORIA, Trademark Lessons for the Craft Brewer [Video]

by McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC on 3/26/2013

In this video, McNees Intellectual Property attorney, Brian Gregg explains the basic steps every craft brewer should take to develop strong, protectable, trademarks and to avoid costly trademark disputes. The craft beer...more

gTLD Update for February 2013 [Video]

by Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C. on 3/15/2013

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has established a central repository of authenticated trademark information associated with the new generic Top Level Domains (gTLD) called the Trademark...more

Top Five International Trademark Pitfalls for Nonprofits

by Andrew D. Price, Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum | Venable LLP on 3/6/2013

In this presentation: - Brand Value - Brand Strength - Brand Registration - Brand Control - Brand Distinctiveness, Availability & Exclusivity Please see full presentation below for...more

The Trademark Registration Process in The United States

by Tracy-Gene G. Durkin, Monica Riva Talley | Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C. on 3/1/2013

In the United States, trademark rights are “common law” in nature, meaning that some trademark rights are acquired simply by selling goods and services designated by a particular mark in the U.S. However, there are...more

BVI introduces comprehensive revamp of trade mark laws

by Jacqueline Daley Aspinall, Leonard Birmingham | Harney Westwood & Riegels on 2/28/2013

For the first time in several decades there will be a comprehensive revamp of the trade mark laws of the British Virgin Islands. The Trade Marks Act (Cap.158) of the Laws of the Virgin Islands (Existing Act) and the...more

New gTLD Clearinghouse Will Open March 26, 2013

by Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C. on 2/27/2013

ICANN (the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) plans to launch the first of the registries associated with the new generic top-level domains (gTLDs) in mid-2013. In association with the launch, ICANN is...more

Trademark Advice: Measure Twice, Cut Once — How to Avoid Unnecessary Legal Fees

by Eric Nielsen | Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. on 2/25/2013

Originally published in Utah Business. Very seldom do companies intentionally adopt trademarks that are likely to cause confusion in the marketplace or intend to profit on the goodwill of other companies. Yet, even...more

If You Don’t Want Your Registration Cancelled, Grant Your Opponent a Covenant Not to Sue

by Janet F. Satterthwaite | Venable LLP on 1/16/2013

The United States Supreme Court, which rarely gets involved in trademark cases, has ruled that when a Defendant in a Trademark infringement case countersues to cancel the Plaintiff’s registration, the Plaintiff can divest a...more

IP 101 – 10 Things to Know About Trademarks

by Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP on 1/8/2013

1. What is a trademark? A trademark is a brand name for a product. It can be a word, phrase, logo, design, or virtually anything that is used to identify the source of the product and distinguish it from competitors’...more

It’s All in a Name -- How due diligence in selecting trademarks is a wise investment

by Ropers, Majeski, Kohn & Bentley on 11/19/2012

Originally published in the November 2012 issue of Smart Business Los Angeles. You know that picking the right name for a startup company or new product line can play a major part in its success. But name selection...more

New Reasons to Protect Trademarks Through Registration

by Deborah A. Wilcox | BakerHostetler on 11/19/2012

Taking the proactive step to register trademarks, whenever possible, is vital in today's online world. Given the proposed release of countless new generic top level domains by ICANN (the governing...more

USPTO Announces “Banner Year” for Trademarks

by Jeffrey Sheldon on 11/15/2012

At Sheldon Mak & Anderson, we recognize that innovation is your competitive edge – and it needs protection. As a full-service intellectual property firm with more than two decades of experience, we provide local, regional,...more

Trademark Formats and Protectability

by Gene Bolmarcich on 11/12/2012

An illustrated outline of the various types of trademarks and trade dress and the rules applicable to their protectability requirements....more

Registering Trademarks & Copyrights with U.S. Customs [Video]

by Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C. on 11/5/2012

It is estimated that counterfeiting robs U.S. businesses of over $200 billion dollars annually. However, there are guidelines in place to protect the rightful owners of these counterfeited goods. In this video, Monica Riva...more

FDA Trademark Approval

by Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A. on 10/31/2012

One aspect of trademark law that we haven’t discussed here at DuetsBlog is FDA approval of trademarks for pharmaceuticals. While there are certainly many benefits to federal trademark protection (and we would recommend...more

An APP STORE by Any Other Name Would Still Smell Like Apples

by Aaron & Sanders, PLLC on 7/13/2011

I use a well-publicized decision to teach some important concepts about intellectual property law to non-specialists. The idea is that non-specialists, even non-lawyers, would benefit from this basic knowledge, even if they...more

Home

Legal News

Find a Lawyer

Browse Subjects

Subscribe

Pro Services

For Reporters

Trademarks › Registration

The Madrid Protocol: A Passage to Indian Trademark Registration

Why Legal and Marketing Conflict on How to Choose a Trademark

Raising the Bar Regulations Released -The Impact on Trade Mark Opposition Proceedings: Baker & McKenzie

The Ska / DuClaw Trademark Dispute Over EUPHORIA, Trademark Lessons for the Craft Brewer [Video]

gTLD Update for February 2013 [Video]

Top Five International Trademark Pitfalls for Nonprofits

The Trademark Registration Process in The United States

BVI introduces comprehensive revamp of trade mark laws

New gTLD Clearinghouse Will Open March 26, 2013

Trademark Advice: Measure Twice, Cut Once — How to Avoid Unnecessary Legal Fees

If You Don’t Want Your Registration Cancelled, Grant Your Opponent a Covenant Not to Sue

IP 101 – 10 Things to Know About Trademarks

It’s All in a Name -- How due diligence in selecting trademarks is a wise investment

New Reasons to Protect Trademarks Through Registration

USPTO Announces “Banner Year” for Trademarks

Trademark Formats and Protectability

Registering Trademarks & Copyrights with U.S. Customs [Video]

FDA Trademark Approval

An APP STORE by Any Other Name Would Still Smell Like Apples

The Ska / DuClaw Trademark Dispute Over EUPHORIA, Trademark Lessons for the Craft Brewer [Video]

gTLD Update for February 2013 [Video]

Registering Trademarks & Copyrights with U.S. Customs [Video]

Expand Your Reach