The Briefing: The Supreme Court Limits the Reach of The Lanham Act
The U.S. Trademark Use Requirement and Associated Risks and Strategies for Chinese Applicants
Small business owners should consider securing a federal trademark registration as a means of safeguarding their business identity and distinguishing themselves from competitors. Although you are not required to register a...more
There once was a company named Zotz, Which created toys for tots, The newest toy, named Ketter™, Recalled after a cease and desist letter, Oh my, no trademark search, CEO Zotz? First published in Inside magazine,...more
The mark must be used “in Commerce” and in good faith in the ordinary course of trade. While the USPTO will generally not conduct an inquiry, the applicant must claim use that qualifies as “Use in U.S. Commerce”. ...more
On June 17, 2019, Canada’s Trademarks Act changed, resulting in its modernization. Canada has now joined five international intellectual property treaties, including the Madrid Protocol, Singapore Treaty and Nice Agreement,...more