Many companies take the time to protect their logos with US trademark registration, but certain logos with original artwork can benefit from another level of protection: a US copyright registration. A copyright is also something to consider if the US Patent and...
Two of my clients recently encountered incidents involving domain name disputes. One of my clients received an email from China stating that a Chinese company was going to purchase domain names that included my client’s company name. The company also stated that they...
Crystal Broughan, Esq. March 2017 Trademark owners who have multiple products and services listed in a single class may now have to prove that their products or services are actually being used in commerce. The newly published final rule recently issued by the United...
Often, I receive telephone calls from clients who have received a document through the U.S. mail that looks like official correspondence from a government agency telling the client that there is a deadline to file a document with the Trademark office or offering to manage their trademarks. These solicitations are scams…If you have a pending trademark application or you own trademarks that are registered through the U.S.P.T.O. be careful to read any correspondence you may receive pertaining to the application or registration.
By Crystal Broughan, Esq. Marks Gray, P.A. Business owners often believe that once they obtain a trademark registration from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) their trademark is protected. But they need to actively protect their trademarks on an...
Businesses often overlook a simple but critical step in establishing a new brand for a company, product or service, a trademark search. The first step in a trademark strategy for the adoption and protection of a new word or design mark should be the search process. ...
Businesses often overlook a simple but critical step in establishing a new brand for a company, product or service, a trademark search. The first step in a trademark strategy for the adoption and protection of a new word or design mark should be the search process. ...
Intellectual Property Law can be a very confusing topic of conversation with clients, businesses, and friends. Today we are covering our first topic in our recurring Frequently Asked Questions series. Our first topic will cover Trademarks. What is a trademark?...