Gerben IP’s Trademark Blog

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.”

Trademark Protection

How To Trademark A Company Name

Protect your business and brand by registering your company name as a trademark. Secure your unique identity, prevent disputes, and strengthen your long-term success.

Trademark Trial and Appeal Board

New & Noteworthy Trademark Oppositions and Cancellations: The Week of February 9th, 2015

This week’s TTAB filings feature immoral marks, stolen show claims, and beer battles—starring Calvin Klein, A&E, Duke, and a hoppy cast of breweries.

Trademark Trial and Appeal Board

TTAB Finds LIMITED Merely Descriptive for Sports Trading Cards

The TTAB ruled that “LIMITED” is merely descriptive for trading cards, rejecting Panini’s claim of acquired distinctiveness despite decades of use.

Trademark Protection

How to Trademark A Name

There are two basic steps to trademark a name: #1 Conduct a trademark search on the desired name; #2 file a trademark application with the USPTO.

Trademark Trial and Appeal Board

New & Notable TTAB Oppositions and Cancellation Filings: The Week of February 2nd

Staples targets e-cigarettes over the STAPLE mark, while 3M, Blue Cross, MLS, and the Johnny Cash estate highlight this week’s TTAB oppositions.