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Registering Your Domain Name Does Not Protect Your Trademark
The registration of a domain name does not confer any trademark rights on the domain owner. Most of the time this is overlooked by domain owners.
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Court: ‘GOOGLE’ Not A Generic Trademark. Lessons Trademark Owners Should Learn About Genericide.
A recent case claiming that GOOGLE is a generic trademark sheds light on how to prevent a trademark from becoming generic.
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What Trademark Owners Need to Know About Brexit
With the implementation of BREXIT, EUTM trademark holders risk losing rights in the United Kingdom.
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Father’s Day as a Trademark Attorney: A Few Trademark Battles Fought Over Dad-Related Trademarks
From Superman shirts to root beer rivalries, dad-themed trademarks have sparked some surprising legal battles. Here’s what every brand owner should know.
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Supreme Court: Ban on Disparaging Trademarks is Unconstitutional
The Supreme Court found disparaging trademarks are capable of registration thus potentially paving the way for the Washington Redskins to keep their trademarks.
Trademark Protection
Therapists Need Trademarks in Highly Competitive Physical Therapy Market
Obtaining a trademark registration for a physical therapy practice is an important piece of legal protection to pursue.
Types of Trademarks
Odd and Offbeat Trademark Filings
From beer can sounds to store scents, these five quirky trademark filings show just how creative (and strange) brand protection can get.
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Las Vegas Raiders’ Trademark Application Faces Hurdles at USPTO
Trademark applications filed by third parties are currently delaying the Las Vegas Raiders’ trademark applications.
Trademark Protection
Top 4 Trademark Tips for App Developers
A trademark should be a critical consideration when developing a new app. Here are four questions all app developers should consider when selecting a name.
Copyrights
Supreme Court: Copyright Protection Extends to Uniform Designs
The Supreme Court ruled that cheerleading uniform designs can be copyright-protected, a decision with major implications for fashion and creative industries.
Trademark Protection
Celebrities File Trademarks to Protect Their Children’s Names – Should You?
Yes, you can trademark your child’s name—but only if you plan to use it in business. Here’s how celebrities and parents protect their kids’ names and brands.
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NCAA Increasingly Protective over MARCH MADNESS® Trademark
The NCAA aggressively protects its March Madness® trademark. Learn what uses are prohibited and why licensing is critical for businesses during tournament season.