Gerben IP’s Trademark Blog

Trademark Protection

3 Important Reasons to Trademark Your Band Name

Protect your band’s name and identity with a federal trademark to prevent disputes, secure national rights, and safeguard your music brand.

Trademark Trial and Appeal Board

Monster Energy, 5 Hour Energy and Ohio State File Trademark Oppositions and Cancellations: New & Noteworthy TTAB Filings March 9 to 15, 2015

Monster Energy, Ohio State, MLB, and Sazerac headline this edition of TTAB filings, packed with oppositions over design marks, descriptiveness, and dilution.

Trademarks In The News

Supreme Court Holds 7-2 that TTAB Decisions Can Be Preclusive in Narrow Circumstances

The Supreme Court ruled TTAB decisions can preclude later litigation if the usage of trademarks in both cases is materially the same.

Trademark Office Actions

How to Respond to A Trademark Office Action

Learn how to effectively respond to a U.S. Trademark office action. Gerben IP’s guide covers types of refusals, response strategies, and tips to protect your trademark rights.

Trademark Trial and Appeal Board

New & Noteworthy TTAB Filings: Monster Energy Opposes MONSTER BUCK for knives, Apple opposes SWATCH’s IPOP mark

Marvel, Monster Energy, Wet Seal, and Apple headline TTAB oppositions this week, as brands clash over superheroes, bourbon, beards, and “wet” marks.

Trademark Renewal Filings

U.S. Trademark Renewal Requirements and Deadlines

Stay compliant with U.S. trademark renewal deadlines. Learn key requirements, filing timelines, and tips to keep your registration active and protected.

Trademark Infringement Defense

How to Respond to a Trademark Cease and Desist Letter

Recently receive a trademark cease and desist letter? Learn more about what the letter means and what next steps include.

Trademark Trial and Appeal Board

New & Noteworthy Trademark Opposition and Cancellation Filings with the TTAB: February 23 to March 1

Marvel, DC, NCAA, and Duke top this week’s TTAB filings, with oppositions over SUPERHERO, BRACKET, BLUE BALL CHILLER, and more trademark turf wars.

Trademark Office Actions

Understanding Common USPTO Office Actions

Learn what USPTO office actions are, why they happen, common refusals, and how to respond to keep your trademark application on track.

Trademark Protection

What Do Musicians Need to Know About Trademarks?

Just like Taylor Swift, musicians can trademark lyrics and song phrases to protect their brand, merchandise, and profits, ensuring legal control over products tied to their music.

Trademark Infringement Defense

How to Respond to False Claims of Trademark or Copyright Infringement on Etsy

Learn how to protect your Etsy store from false trademark and copyright claims. Understand Etsy’s policies and safeguard your brand with legal support.

Trademark Trial and Appeal Board

New & Noteworthy Trademark Oppositions and Cancellations: The Week of February 16th, 2015

Monster Energy, MLB, Exxon, and Champagne producers lead this week’s TTAB oppositions, targeting logos, apparel, wine, and even the word “Glampagne.”