As we reemerge from the locked-down, pandemic world, some of the energy that was pent up will be released in the form of dollars. Economists widely predict a coming boom, fueled by consumers free to once again go shopping. Connecting with consumers Whether those...
Trademark scams: Don’t let seeing become believing
You have submitted your trademark application to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), careful to fill in every space for required information and to dot every “i” and cross every “T.” Because the USPTO says it can take a year or more to find out if...
Protecting IP from competitors and former employees
One of the most valuable assets a company can have is its intellectual property. Just as jewelry stores lock up their diamonds and gold, companies must secure and protect IP from competitors and ex-employees. You can’t lock your IP in a safe, of course. It must often...
Do this before you settle on your microbrewery’s name
There is an almost infinitely long list of important things to consider, plan for and do before you open a microbrewery. Rather than attempt to compile that impossibly long list, we’re going to focus here on the name of your establishment and whether you will be able...
Looking inside a Supreme Court trademark case
There’s an old saying that the only things you can be certain of are death and taxes. Maybe the saying should be amended to add the U.S. Supreme Court. Despite the unprecedented turmoil of 2020, the court continues to quietly, steadily do its job. Let’s take a look at...
USPTO’s reasons for rejecting trademark applications
Trademark registration is a business rite of passage that tells the public and your competitors that this is your brand and that you intend to protect it. Before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) approves the registration, it conducts a search of...
Protecting intellectual property in the age of remote work
The recent pandemic is uprooting American life as we know it. Luckily, since many companies do their work digitally, transitioning to a work-from-home setting is easier than ever before. But with more flexibility comes greater responsibility. That’s because trade...
What is the difference between a trademark and copyright?
There are different types of protections for intellectual property. If you are not familiar with the options, it can become confusing to differentiate among them. However, there are distinct differences among the various forms of protection. Two common types of...
