Trademarks In The News
New Las Vegas NHL Team’s Trademark Denied by the USPTO
The Las Vegas Golden Knights’ trademark applications were denied due to conflicts with existing “Golden Knights” trademarks—highlighting key branding risks.
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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.
International Trademark Registration
3 Tips for International Trademark and Brand Protection
Learn More about protecting your international brand, including protecting your international trademarks.
Trademarks In The News
Supreme Court To Decide if Law Preventing Registration of Disparaging Trademarks is Unconstitutional
The Supreme Court will decide if banning ‘disparaging’ trademarks violates free speech, in a case that could impact the Redskins’ trademark rights.
Trademark Protection
Trademark Registration: Company Name vs. Product Name
Learn when and why to register trademarks for your company and product names to protect your brand, prevent infringement, and maintain exclusive rights.
Online Trademark Infringement
Amazon Product Listing Hijacked? 4 Ways to Go On the Offensive
Protect your Amazon brand from listing hijackers and counterfeit sellers with trademark strategies and enforcement tips from Gerben IP.
Trademark Protection
3 Reasons to Trademark the Name of Your Construction Management Company
Should you trademark the name of your construction company? Here, we break down 3 reasons to trademark your construction management company as a business owner.
Trademark Trial and Appeal Board
SWATCH and Samsung Battle Over SWA Wearable Tech Mark and More New and Noteworthy Filings with the TTAB
July TTAB filings heat up with 300+ new oppositions, including clashes between Samsung & Swatch, and Monster Energy’s latest trademark battles.
Online Trademark Infringement
Handling Trademark Infringement Claims on Facebook
Protect your Facebook Page from infringement. Learn how a U.S. trademark registration strengthens your rights and defends your brand online.
Trademarks In The News
BREAKING NEWS: Federal Judge Orders the Cancellation of Washington Redskins Federal Trademark Registrations
A federal judge canceled the Redskins’ trademarks, ruling they “may disparage” Native Americans—rejecting Pro Football’s constitutional arguments.
Trademark Applications
How to Trademark Your Financial Services Business Name
The number of people nearing retirement is growing every year, and the younger generation is more interested than ever in long-term financial security. Both segments of the population present a broad need and opportunity for financial services and advisers, which has created a boom in that industry. No longer the realm of large firms and consultancies, financial service providers are […]
Trademarks In The News
Trademark Applicants Who Appeal to District Court Must Pay USPTO Attorney Costs, Fourth Circuit holds in Shammas v. Focarino
Trademark applicants who appeal TTAB decisions to federal court must pay the USPTO’s legal fees—win or lose—per the Fourth Circuit’s Shammas ruling.
Trademark Protection
What Do Athletes Need to Know About Registering A Trademark?
Athletes can protect catchphrases, nicknames, and slogans with trademarks, securing exclusive rights to merchandise, licensing, and brand use.