If you are starting a new brand of wine, whether you’re in a historic wine region or one of the many newer up-and-coming areas, it means that you’re becoming part of a long tradition of the craft of winemaking. With wine drinkers always on the hunt for the next great sip, anyone has a chance of becoming successful with such a […]
It seems like you hear about a new one every other day: a software application, or app, that’s hit it big as the next new craze, whether it’s a game, a productivity enhancer, or something else entirely. There’s lots of room for success in developing an app – even if you intend to make it available for free. Some of […]
Trademarking your jewelry brand is an important consideration when you set out in that industry. As anyone who’s ever wondered whether a ring or a necklace was the genuine artifact knows, there’s a lot of competition in the jewelry world to stand out as a desirable brand – whether that means high-end, trendy, cutting edge, or any number of other distinctive […]
Today, we are discussing one of the most important elements to consider while running a trademark search for the name of a mobile application or software program. Within each trademark application, the applicant must identify the classes in which they are providing goods and services. Overall, the USPTO, an acronym for the United States Patent and Trademark Office, breaks all […]
Today, we are going to look at how to run a trademark search for clothing. As a reminder, the US government breaks all products and services down into 45 different classes in which a trademark can be filed. These are called “international classes”, and we will take a closer look at those applicable to clothing items. As a disclaimer, while […]
(The following is a transcript of the video above.) Hey everybody, this is Steve, chief paralegal and researcher here at Gerben IP. Today, we’re going to look at running a trademark search for beer. As a general overview, the government breaks all products and services down into 45 different classes. So what we’re going to do today is look at […]
Whether you’ve only discussed the idea over a few pints, or you’re an experienced home brewer ready to share your creations with the world, once you make the commitment to establishing your very own microbrewery, you need to start thinking about trademarking the name of your beer. Registering your beer name as a trademark is important for many reasons, not least […]
Registering a trademark for a clothing line or brand can be confusing for many people. There are a number of different factors like your company or brand name, logo, and the design of the clothing itself that may be treated differently under trademark law, depending on usage. Let’s examine what aspects of your company and your clothing line can be […]