The number of international trademark filings in the United States has increased significantly over the last several years. In the past, foreign registrants were able to apply for a U.S. trademark without U.S. legal representation, but that may soon change. The USPTO has issued a new proposal, effective in July, that will require foreign trademark [...]
One of the biggest questions we get from clients is, "How do I register my trademark internationally?" Contrary to popular belief, there isn’t a single way to register your trademark in every country around the world. Each individual country is its own sovereign and requires its own trademark application. So, regardless of how you [...]
As the owner of a U.S. registered trademark, you understand and appreciate the legal protections your trademark provides. Those legal protections, however, only apply to trademark disputes within the United States. In order to gain international trademark protections, you must register your mark outside the U.S., in countries where you are currently doing business, and [...]
The Toronto Raptors do not own a federal trademark registration for the team's "claw on a basketball" logo. Our story starts in 2014 when the Raptors redesigned their logo to what it is today (with Canadian rapper Drake having an important consulting role). The Raptors filed 18 trademark applications around the new logo. Then, in [...]
In the clothing industry, branding is everything. To be successful, you must protect and manage your brand while your business and your clothing line grow. A trademark registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, or USPTO, is the best way to both protect and maintain control of your brand. While there are costs [...]
The XFL is actively pursuing a trademark registration for “HE HATE ME.” For those that remember the original days of the XLF, HE HATE ME is actually Rod Smart, who made the phrase famous by putting it on the back of his jersey. Rod Smart continued to use the nickname after the [...]
Two very interesting filings were recently made by Tom Brady's company, TEB Capital. TEB Capital is the entity that owns all the “TB12” trademarks that Tom has used and registered. As you can see in the video above, there were two new trademark filings made on May 24 for “TOM TERRIFIC.” Tom [...]
If you own a registered trademark in the U.S., you understand the importance of the legal protections provided to you and your brand. These protections, however, will only apply to legal disputes within the United States. In order to gain trademark protections internationally, you must register your trademark in the countries and regions where you [...]
As a new brand seeking to establish itself as a reputable source of products and sources, a trademark registration is an excellent way to provide a greater sense of authenticity and legitimacy for the brand, as well as produce a barrier of legal protection for the brand you have worked so hard to build. Prior [...]
When you registered your trademark with the USPTO, you may not have considered one day allowing others to use it. Now, as your business expands and your brand is becoming more recognizable, it may be time to consider licensing your trademark. Trademark licensing is an agreement in which a registered trademark owner, the licensor, grants [...]
An interesting trademark filing was recently made by New Balance for “4 Bounces.” The trademark application was filed the day after Kawhi Leonard hit that shot that bounced four times on the rim, then went in, sending the Toronto Raptors to the Eastern Conference Finals. Taking a look at the timestamp on the [...]
Joel Embiid has obtained a trademark registration for “The Process.” In the registration certificate that was issued by the USPTO on May 14th, 2019, you can see that Joel filed this application back in October of 2016. Now, nearly three years later, the trademark has registered. This particular registration is for a brand of [...]
Josh uses his extensive trademark knowledge and experience to provide readers with insight into a variety of trademark issues.
Eric's experience in office action responses, trademark protection, and a variety of other issues gives him a unique viewpoint in the field of trademark law.
Colleen's keen insights in the business community allow her to counsel clients from the beginning stages of the application to in-depth enforcement matters.
