Office Action Responses: Specimen Refusal After Filing a Statement of Use
Specimen refusals to Statement of Use filings can be catastrophic for the applicant. This article looks at what to do if you received a specimen refusal.
Creator of “Carlton Dance” Sues Over Use of Dance in Fortnite, NBA 2K
Alfonso Ribeiro, known for his role as Carlton Banks on Fresh Prince, has sued the creators of Fortnite and the NBA 2K series for using the “Carlton Dance” as an unlockable character celebration dance. But is a dance move protectable?
Brand Protection for Board Games: How to Protect Your Trademarks
In today’s digital world, board games are thriving. Learn more about how game developers can protect their trademarks.
Should a Holding Company Own My Trademark?
In some cases, a holding company may be beneficial to a trademark owner. But is a holding company right for you? Find out more about the purpose of holding companies in this article.
How to Stop Counterfeits at the Border: Recording Your Trademark with Customs and Border Protection
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection division of the Department of Homeland Security has a program that allows U.S. trademark registration owners to provide information and training to border agents to identify and stop counterfeit goods from entering the country. Are you protected?
How to Register a Swedish Trademark in the United States
Swedish companies can use their EU registrations to register a trademark in the U.S., however, there are nuances to the US registration process that can cause delays or refusals to foreign companies.
Five Tips for International Trademark Owners Filing a Trademark in the U.S.
A foreign company filing a trademark in the United States can save significant time and costs by engaging a local US trademark attorney to assist with the application process.
How to Properly Assign a Trademark to a New Business Entity
Transferring the ownership of a trademark can be complicated and an incorrect assignment can be fatal to a trademark registration.
Transferring a Trademark From a Personal Name to a Corporation or LLC
Almost 20% of applicants file USPTO trademark applications in their names, personally. But what happens when they launch an LLC or corporation? Transferring a trademark can be tricky - by failing to include specific language and a clear "chain of title" a trademark and its application or registration could face significant challenges.
Is This Trademark Infringement? ‘Millionaire Reader’ Case Shows Limits to Trademark Law
Not every use of a trademark similar to a previously used trademark is infringement - even if its for the same words and the same goods and services. A case from a Texas federal court emphasizes the need to analyze a potential infringement in depth before attempting to enforce trademark rights.
