US Trademark Registration for Foreign Entities
US Trademark Filing Guide for Foreign Businesses
Filing a trademark in the US from overseas? There are advantages to filing directly through a US trademark attorney and not using the Madrid Protocol.
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Articles by Josh Gerben, Esq.
Josh Gerben, Esq. is a nationally recognized trademark attorney and the founder of Gerben IP. Since launching the firm in 2008, he has overseen the registration of over 10,000 trademarks and handled over 1,500 trademark disputes. Josh's practice focuses on building and defending global trademark portfolios for clients. These clients include entrepreneurs, private equity-backed businesses, athletes, celebrities, and public companies. Frequently quoted by major media outlets like CNBC, CNN, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal, Josh is widely regarded as a leading authority in trademark law.
United Kingdom Trademarks
5 Steps on Trademarking a Business Name in the UK
It’s smart to trademark your business name in the UK since it’s a common trading partner with the U.S. Consider these 5 steps when registering your trademark in the UK.
Trademark Registration
Checking the Status of Your Trademark Registration
The process to register a trademark can be lengthy. To ensure a smooth process, it is up to you to check the status of your trademark and follow-up as needed.
Trademark Clearance Search
Why Our Trademark Searches Are Unique
The trademark search offered by our firm is a full federal, state and common law search. Many other trademark law firms do not offer such a complete search.
Trademarks In The News
Sister Jean Trademark Application Contains Critical Errors
The Loyola University of Chicago made a trademark filing for Sister Jean but we found two errors in the application that should result in an initial refusal.
Chinese Trademarks
Understanding the China Trademark Database Search
As a trademark owner, you’ve probably learned of the benefits of registering your trademark in China. Consider the following information when you conduct your China trademark database search.
Trademark Monitoring
Why Everyone Should Be Monitoring Their Trademark
Failing to monitor your trademark can weaken your rights. Learn why ongoing enforcement is essential to protecting your brand long after registration.
Canadian Trademarks
Canada’s June 2019 Trademark Law Changes – “Use” is No Longer Required and Other Highlights
Canada’s longstanding trademark laws are about to change to better align with global trademark requirements and processes. Here’s what you need to know and how you could be impacted.
General
Sales Tips for Lawyers – How To Be a Good Salesperson and Attorney
All lawyers need to be good salespeople in order to succeed in building a client base. This video provides essential sales tips for lawyers.
Trademarks In The News
Joel Embiid’s Trademark Filing for ‘THE PROCESS’ May Soon Be Denied
Trademark attorney Josh Gerben goes over some potential issues he discovered in Embiid’s trademark application for THE PROCESS.
Trademarks In The News
New England Patriots Owner Robert Kraft has a Suspicious Trademark Registration on 19-0
A trademark registration for 19-0 owned by the Kraft Group has some relatively odd specimens to prove the trademark is in use.
Chinese Trademarks
Why Every U.S. Business Should Register Its Trademark in China
Fraudulent trademark filings have become rampant in China. To protect interests in the country, all US businesses should register tradeamrks in China.