Category: Trademark Enforcement

Trademark Enforcement

Are Big Brands Using Trademark Enforcement to Bully Small Businesses?

Which companies enforce their trademarks most aggressively? We analyzed USPTO opposition filings to identify the most active trademark enforcers in the U.S.

Trademark Enforcement

Trademark Enforcement Strategies: How the Empire State Building Protects Its Brand

Learn how the Empire State Building protects its brand through oppositions and cancellations. Discover enforcement strategies to safeguard your trademarks.

Trademark Enforcement

How Diageo Enforces Its Trademark Portfolio Through Oppositions and Cancellations

Learn how Diageo protects its trademark portfolio through oppositions, cancellations, and enforcement. Discover key strategies to safeguard your brand.

Trademark Enforcement

What happens if the opposing party does not respond to discovery in a TTAB Opposition or Cancellation?

Discover attorney strategies for dealing with an unresponsive opposing party during TTAB proceedings. Learn steps from initiating discovery to potential sanctions.

Trademark Enforcement

Letters of Protest: The Basics

If you discover a trademark application that infringes on your rights, you may need a letter of protest. In our article, we discuss what letters of protest are.

Trademark Enforcement

Amazon Hijacking Enforcement Strategies: Sending a Enforcement/Cease-and Desist Letter to Infringing Sellers

Amazon listing hijacked? Learn how to use enforcement letters effectively—and legally—to stop counterfeiters and protect your brand.

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.