Category: Industries

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TTAB Generic Trademark Refusal: PC LAPTOPS is Generic for Computers and Computer Retail Stores

Generic words for goods and services can never gain trademark protection. Think THE BANK for a bank, FARMER’S MARKET for, say, a farmer’s market, or PC LAPTOPS for computers. The TTAB’s affirmed an examiner’s refusal, holding that the phrase PC LAPTOPS is generic for computer products and services. PC Laptops LLC filed two different applications to register PC LAPTOPS for “computers, […]

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3 Steps to Trademark A Restaurant Name

Did you know that some of the most successful restaurant chains and franchises in the world got their start as locally owned small businesses? From as few as one or two independently-operated locations, these restaurants grew to become household names the world over. Once these businesses began to grow and be more nationally successful, their names, logos, and brand identities became […]

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How to Trademark the Name of a Dietary or Nutritional Supplement

The popularity of dietary and nutritional supplements is a trend that’s not going away anytime soon. It’s a booming business to get into, because even though competition is fierce, the demand is there to support it. The way many dietary and nutritional supplements are marketed – through direct sales like the internet and television ads – means that registering and enforcing […]

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Why It’s Important For Craft Brewers to Register Trademarks

There are over 3,000 craft breweries in the U.S., with more cropping up just about every day. When even the bigger beer brewery conglomerates are changing their advertising styles to seem in tune with the craft beer mindset, it’s certain that a major trend is afoot. That increasing popularity, however, means an increasingly crowded marketplace, and with it, more competition for […]

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Should You Trademark (Protect) the Name of Your App?

APPs (or application software) are one of the biggest drivers of innovation for smartphones, both for users and developers. On the developer side, the relative ease of getting an APP into the store or marketplace for a particular device means that you can open up a vast audience for your program with very few roadblocks and very little overhead. The benefit […]

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How to Trademark a Clothing Brand – 5 Things to Know

There’s a lot of information floating around the internet about how to trademark the name of a clothing brand. I wrote this article to cut through the clutter and provide you with the five most critical things you should know when seeking trademark protection. Ultimately, the value of most clothing brands is completely tied to your main brand elements such […]

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Facebook Files Trademark for Its Own Brand of Drone

Social media giant Facebook recently filed a trademark for a brand of UAVs – unmanned aerial vehicles. These are typically referred to as “drones,” although their design, usage, and function can vary widely. Although Facebook has expressed interest in using UAVs or drones in the past, for various purposes, this filing is notable because it means that Facebook is exploring the […]

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Will Google Be Able to Trademark the Word Glass?

Google’s rollout of one of the first mainstream wearable technology devices – Google Glass – made a big splash in the technology sector. Generally, in the media and everyday conversation alike, it was referred to by that full name: Google Glass. Google, however, has made a contention, by filing an a trademark application through the United States Patent and Trademark Office, […]

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Obtaining a Trademark for a Food Product in 3 Steps

A brand is a key component of a food company or product’s success. Rarely will a food product be the only one of its type on the market – in all likelihood, there are several other competitors selling a similar product, each with their own brand reputation and distinct qualities that set them apart to the consumer. Building and protecting […]

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Apple’s Secret Trademark Filing in Trinidad and Tobago

If you were among the millions of fans staying up-to-date on Apple’s September 9th new product announcement event, you probably had a few expectations. It was no secret that a new phone was on the way, and Apple’s entry into the wearable tech market was heavily rumored to be unveiled. And sure enough, it was – under the name “Apple Watch.” […]

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5 Steps to Obtain a Trademark for the Name of a Medical Practice

As a service provider in the medical industry, your name and reputation are likely to go a long way toward the success of your practice. A trademark can help you protect the integrity of both of those things by ensuring that you’re the only person, group, or organization that can use that name. A trademark is your best protection against inadvertent […]

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How to Trademark a Band Name

From novice musicians to established arena rock stars alike, one of the biggest things that a band has going for them – aside from their songs – is their name. After all, how many times do you hear (or ask) the question, “Who sings that?” Regardless of if you’re looking to make it big, or just play locally or regionally, it’s […]