Trademarks, Startups

[Event] Navigating the IP Landscape: Implications and Considerations for Start-Up Success - September 19th, Washington, DC

Wolf, Greenfield & Sacks, P.C. on 8/30/2024

Join Wolf Greenfield counsel Usha Parker and Ryan Van Olst as they lead a workshop covering intellectual property basics, implications, and considerations for early-stage companies....more

Trademark Fundamentals: Likelihood of Confusion

Pillsbury - Propel on 8/20/2024

A core concept in trademark law that every startup founder should understand is “likelihood of confusion.” This legal standard plays a pivotal role in both trademark registration and enforcement. It’s essential for protecting...more

Trademark Fundamentals: Materials Ineligible for Trademark Protection

Pillsbury - Propel on 8/16/2024

Not everything can be protected as a trademark. Certain types of material are specifically excluded from trademark protection under U.S. law. As a startup founder, it’s crucial to understand what cannot be registered as a...more

Trademark Fundamentals: Distinctiveness

Pillsbury - Propel on 8/12/2024

In trademark law, the concept of distinctiveness is central to protecting your brand and ensuring it stands out in the marketplace. Understanding the levels of trademark distinctiveness can help startup founders make informed...more

Trademark Fundamentals: Opposition and Cancellation Proceedings

Pillsbury - Propel on 8/8/2024

For startup founders, navigating the complexities of trademark law is essential for protecting your brand. An important aspect of this process involves understanding opposition and cancellation proceedings. These are formal...more

Trademark Fundamentals: Selecting Goods and Services for New Applications

Pillsbury - Propel on 8/6/2024

As a startup founder, you’re often faced with numerous decisions that impact the future of your business. One such decision is how to approach trademark applications. A crucial component of this process is selecting the...more

Trademark Fundamentals: Use in Commerce

Pillsbury - Propel on 8/6/2024

Startup founders looking to protect their brands need to understand the concept of “use in commerce” to successfully register their trademarks with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). This article will break down...more

Trademark Fundamentals: What Is a “Basis” for a Trademark Filing?

Pillsbury - Propel on 8/5/2024

When applying to register a trademark, a critical component you will encounter is selecting a “basis” for the application. Selecting the correct basis is crucial for ensuring that your application is processed smoothly and...more

Trademark Fundamentals: Who Owns a Trademark?

Pillsbury - Propel on 7/31/2024

When launching a startup, it’s crucial to establish a strong brand identity, which often includes selecting a unique name, logo and other identifiers that distinguish your products or services in the marketplace. One key...more

Trademark Fundamentals: What Is a Trademark?

Pillsbury - Propel on 7/31/2024

For startups venturing into competitive business landscapes, protecting your brand is not just an option—it’s a necessity. One of the most effective ways to protect the investment you make in building your brand identity is...more

Registered Vs. Unregistered Trademarks: What Businesses Need To Know

Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig PLLC on 7/19/2024

Trademarks — which can include words, phrases, symbols, designs, or a combination of these things — play a crucial role in establishing and protecting a brand’s identity: they help ensure that consumers can reliably identify...more

5 Brand Protection Tips for New Technology Companies

Fenwick & West LLP on 4/17/2024

When it comes to IP enforcement, companies on the cutting edge of technology often find themselves in a catch-22 situation. On the one hand, there’s more need for enforcement than ever as new technologies create new...more

ArentFox Schiff Wins a Rare PTAB Decision Reversing Patent Examiner’s Subject Matter Eligibility Rejection in a Fintech Patent...

ArentFox Schiff on 3/22/2024

In 2023, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) reversed examiners’ decisions in about 30% of appeals, and only in about 7% of appeals related to patent applications for business methods, which include financial technology...more

Brand Selection Primer for Emerging Healthy F&B Companies

Foley & Lardner LLP on 1/5/2024

Branding is critical for emerging companies in the healthy food and beverage (“F&B”) space. Strong brands can help companies stand out from competitors and build trust and loyalty with customers. For emerging companies, a...more

Is it time to Franchise My Business – Part I?

Fox Rothschild LLP on 12/1/2023

You are an entrepreneur. You created, founded and currently operate a successful and vibrant business. Perhaps customers, family members, or friends are loyal fans of your brand and are approaching you with a request to...more

What Steps Should a Successful Business Owner Take To Prepare for Franchising – Part II?

Fox Rothschild LLP on 12/1/2023

So now you know what it means to “franchise” a concept or brand. You want to move forward in this exciting new opportunity and franchise your business. What are the next steps you should take to prepare yourself to launch? ...more

Trademark Law and Bankruptcy Considerations for Emerging Companies in the Renewable Energy Sector

Foley & Lardner LLP on 11/7/2023

As the renewable energy sector continues to experience significant growth and attract emerging companies, it becomes essential for entrepreneurs and business owners to understand the legal landscape surrounding trademarks and...more

EU Study Shows Startups with IP 1000% More Likely to Be Funded

AEON Law on 10/31/2023

The European Patent Office (EPO) and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) have released a 61-page study showing that EU startups that secure intellectual property (IP) rights protection are 10.2 times more...more

How I Protected My Intellectual Property on a Lean Budget

Rothwell, Figg, Ernst & Manbeck, P.C. on 5/15/2023

Guest Post By Leena Chitnis, Founder & CEO, Timberdog® In today’s fast-paced business environment, intellectual property (IP) has become an invaluable asset for emerging companies. IP refers to the legal rights that are...more

What are IP Assignment Agreements?

Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP on 4/10/2023

For the high-growth startups we represent (and into which our venture capital clients invest), intellectual property (IP) is typically the core asset driving the company’s value. Ensuring that the company’s IP is properly...more

Avoiding Pitfalls: IP “Dos and Don’ts” for High-Tech Start Ups

Mintz - Intellectual Property Viewpoints on 3/1/2023

Starting a high-tech company is a difficult, exhausting, and thrilling endeavor – one in which founders will face seemingly endless challenges, deadlines, and make or break decisions. From a venture’s inception, founders face...more

Five Reasons Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Startups Should Prioritize IP

McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP on 2/23/2023

Despite recent headlines that have proclaimed “The End of Crypto” in view of large-scale failures at cryptocurrency companies like FTX, Celsius, and Blockfi, innovation in the space continues at an accelerating pace. Startups...more

Does Your Startup Own Its Intellectual Property? The Answer Is Frequently Not as Clear as It Seems

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP on 10/13/2022

Intellectual property can be among the most important assets that a startup owns, especially as the startup begins to distinguish itself or seek investment. Making sure that the startup actually owns and can protect its...more

Founder Series: Top Tips to Follow to Protect Your Ideas

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on 9/29/2022

Orrick's Founder Series offers monthly top tips for UK startups on key considerations at each stage of their lifecycle, from incorporating a company through to possible exit strategies...more

How to Protect Your Startup Intellectual Property (IP), with Trevor Schmidt

Hutchison PLLC on 1/19/2022

Trevor Schmidt is guesting today to talk all about intellectual property - the different kinds of IP, mistakes he sees startups making and the IP steps you should take when founding a company. If you have questions on...more

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