Trademark Protection
Handling Trademark Infringement Issues on Etsy
Protect your Etsy shop with a federal trademark. Prevent infringement, defend against take-downs, and secure nationwide rights for your business and products.
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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.
Trademark Trial and Appeal Board
Rare Trademark Appeal Success at TTAB: Redneck Racegirl v. Racegirl
TTAB reverses refusal of REDNECK RACEGIRL stylized mark, finding it visually distinct from RACEGIRL despite overlapping apparel goods.
Trademark Enforcement
Filing a Notice of Opposition: How to Oppose a Trademark Application
A trademark application may be opposed by filing a Notice of Opposition during a specific 30 day window that occurs during the application process.
USPTO
Trademark Renewal and Filing Fees are Reduced by USPTO
Trademark filing and renewal fees are going down. Learn how to take advantage of lower USPTO costs through electronic filing and stay compliant.
Publication of Trademarks
Trademark Oppositions: What Should You Do If Your Trademark Application is Opposed?
Learn what it means when your trademark is “published for opposition,” how the TTAB handles oppositions, and steps to protect your mark during the process.
Trademark Protection
How to Trademark A Phrase
People often get confused about what it means to trademark a phrase, slogan or tagline. Get a professional’s perspective on trademarking phrases.
Trademark Protection
3 Steps to Protecting Your Microbrew’s Name and Brand
Protect your microbrewery’s name with a federal trademark. Prevent confusion, secure nationwide rights, and defend your brand as your beer grows in popularity.
Trademark Attorneys
Why Should I Hire An Attorney to Help Trademark My Clothing Brand?
Starting a clothing brand? Learn why hiring a trademark attorney ensures full protection, smooth USPTO filing, and maximum value for your brand.
Trademark Trial and Appeal Board
TTAB Likelihood of Confusion Case: KORD Confusing Similar to KORDZ
TTAB affirms refusal of KORD for audio equipment, finding it confusingly similar to KORDZ and rejecting arguments about pluralization and product scope.
Trademark Protection
Can You Trademark A Catchphrase?
Learn how to protect your catchphrase with a federal trademark. Safeguard your phrase for use on products or services and prevent others from profiting from it.
Trademark Trial and Appeal Board
TTAB Generic Trademark Refusal: PC LAPTOPS is Generic for Computers and Computer Retail Stores
TTAB affirms refusal of PC LAPTOPS, finding the term generic for computer goods and services based on public perception and widespread descriptive use.
Trademarks In The News
Supreme Court Hears Oral Argument on Case With Significant Implications for TTAB Litigation
The Supreme Court weighs whether TTAB likelihood-of-confusion rulings can preclude re-litigation in federal court, with major implications for trademark law.