Trademark protection

Protecting trademarks on social media

Social media is an excellent way to present your brand to new and existing customers. Much of commerce takes place…

9 years ago

The Feds Win!

The Voice of America was created in 1942.  It became famous during World War II when radio emcees would broadcast…

9 years ago

Hints and tricks to help you register your first trademark

You’ve got a great idea on a new product or service and you know exactly what you want to name…

9 years ago

Where is Ski Town USA?

Most people think of Ski Town USA as Steamboat Springs, Colorado.  The Steamboat Ski and Resort Corporation trademarked the name…

9 years ago

Film Director Terry Gilliam Sued For Alleged Use of Street Mural in His New Film ‘Zero Theorem’

On August 12, 2014, the film director Terry Gilliam was sued over a mural painting in his latest movie, The…

10 years ago

The Fight Over Mickey

Approximately twenty years ago, Joel Zimmerman, a young teenager, was working on his computer when it suddenly quit working.  Smelling…

10 years ago

The History of Who Dat???

Who Dat!”- The supporting cry for the New Orleans Saints is actually trademarked by a few San Antonio musicians.  In…

10 years ago

Patent and Trademark Office Closed on March 3, 2014

USPTO Closed on March 3, 2014 due to weather.

10 years ago

Why Dumb Starbucks Made A Dumb Trademark Move

When the Dumb Starbucks store showed up late last week in Los Angeles, there was a lot of media attention…

10 years ago

Game Developer Candy Crush Stirs up Protests Over “Candy” Trademark

In recent years, we are seeing common words being trademarked that borders on ridiculous. How can common words that are…

10 years ago