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Monthly Archives: October 2018

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Posted on October 23, 2018 by Erik

How to block unauthorized changes to USPTO correspondence email and protect an Amazon Bran...

As I first reported nearly a year ago, unscrupulous actors...

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Posted on October 22, 2018 by Erik

The 5 Ws of Trademark Registration

Who, what, when, where, and why? Find out all the details of the five W’s for trademark registration from former USPTO examiner Erik...

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Posted on October 19, 2018 by Erik

Anatomy of an Office Action response to likelihood of confusion under Section 2(d)

When the USPTO review’s a trademark application, the most common...

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Posted on October 18, 2018 by Erik

The benefits of a bold brand name

A bold brand name or great trademark will not, by itself, create a successful business. And a bold brand name is not a...

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Posted on October 17, 2018 by Erik

Web site trademark and copyright issues

How sure are you that your site and content are owned by you and properly protected?

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Posted on October 17, 2018 by Erik

US trademark application filings increased more than 8% in FY2018

The US economy continues to grow. Trademark applications have always...

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Posted on October 15, 2018 by Erik

What are ‘nontraditional’ trademarks

Sounds, shapes, smells, colors, building shapes, and more can all be protected as trademarks when...

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Posted on October 10, 2018 by Erik

The solid roots of bold brands

To be a bold brand, solid roots should be established from the start. Without a proper foundation, it is much more challenging for...

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Posted on October 10, 2018 by Erik

Protecting Logos

Did you know that you can trademark your logo? Listen to this podcast and to Erik explaining why you should. 

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Posted on October 3, 2018 by Erik

6 steps for building a strong brand

Selecting a great name is the first step. Listen to this podcast and to Erik describing all 6 steps.

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