The great majority of trademarks identify the source of services or goods offered by the owner. But there are a few categories of...
Read More >>>Monthly Archives: July 2011
Love it or Leave it: HEINZ ketchup logo
Not all brand logos and themes come from an obvious source. I was recently reading a post from friend and consultant Seth Kahan...
Read More >>>How Legally Protected Is Your Brand? An interview with Chad Barr
I was recently interviewed by technology consultant – and president...
Read More >>>Chad Barr Interviews Erik Pelton
Does your business create intellectual property? Do you have a web site? What about the name of your organizations and the names of...
Read More >>>Proper trademark use (video)
In this video presentation, Mark Donahey (associate) and Michael Melmer (law clerk) discuss trademark use, including tips for proper use and examples.
Read More >>>Love it or Leave it: Cheerios trademark
Cheerios® cereal is celebrating its 70th birthday this year. It is a great name and logo. Simple. Suggestive — happy, fun and “O”...
Read More >>>USPTO TESS Trademark Search Tips
There are a variety of types of trademark searches. Almost always, a comprehensive search and analysis (from an experienced trademark attorney) is advisable...
Read More >>>USPTO trademark applications increase 4% in first half of 2011
Now that the year is just over half over, I...
Read More >>>Google: more lost trademark opportunities?
I am a big fan of Google. I use many of its free services. But...
Read More >>>Apple's APP STORE trademark enforcement: more backlash than good?
Apple has several trademark battles currently (see Samsung and iCloud...
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