Trademark

Is There Legal Protection for Software?

Although the protection strategy has changed, the answer is yes. Until recently, software patents accounted for about half of all…

8 years ago

Lee Resigns; Matal Appointed Acting Director of USPTO

In the day following Michelle Lee's resignation as Director of the USPTO, Joseph Matal was announced as Acting Director.

8 years ago

Former Bank Manager Convicted in Connection With Trademark Fraud

Over the years, several of our clients have received trademark solicitations from what appeared to be legitimate entities, but which…

8 years ago

Light Saber Choreography and Fight Companies Infringe on LucasFim

Star Wars has been popular for over three decades now, and with the latest movies coming out in the past…

8 years ago

The Purpose of Trademarks

Trademarks can serve multiple purposes and they can vary according to the company and what their overall intention is. There…

9 years ago

Basic Definitions of Terms in a Licensing Agreement

Many people believe that they understand certain words when in legal documents they could be used in another manner. Understanding…

9 years ago

The Reasons Fashion is Hard to Trademark

Expensive designers that sell their clothing for thousands of dollars for one item are not very affordable to the masses,…

9 years ago

The Star Wars Controversy

Here is it 2016 and everything is Star Wars.  There are Star Wars clothing items, Star Wars phone cases, Star…

9 years ago

Trademarks and recognition

When someone needs a tissue do they ask you for a tissue?  No.  They most likely will ask you if…

9 years ago

The Hype-Wipe trademark lawsuit

Companies and individuals who invent a product or brand are understandably protective of their invention. To see how far a…

9 years ago