Insight & commentary on TTAB Proceedings
Sorry mom and dad — guess that all my expensive legal training was for naught.
Over the past several years, online technology has spurned a cottage industry of trademark filers, business consultants, and trademark lawyers who will gladly file a trademark application for the lowest dollar amount possible. Attention shoppers! Who knew that being a…
As a trademark lawyer that handles trademark opposition and trademark cancellation cases, I have a simple philosophy in dealing with the business and legal challenges that my clients face as a result of being involved in litigation proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.
1. Listen to the Client
It is often difficult for…
What comes first? A trademark registration or use of the trademark in commerce by the owner who is seeking registration? In other words, can one obtain a federal trademark registration without first using the mark in commerce? The answer is no!
Trademark use is always a prerequisite to registration in the United States Patent and…
Smart business people continue to make the same mistake: that obtaining a trademark registration is a simple administrative process, akin to going to your local DMV to obtain your car registration sticker. The fact is that trademark law and trademark rights are a nuanced area of law, requiring proper planning and diligence to ensure that…
In choosing a trademark lawyer to handle your trademark infringement, trademark opposition or trademark cancellation matter, you should first satisfy yourself that they the particular trademark attorney or trademark law firm has the experience to handle your case. Certain factors that will help guide your decision may include:
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In the market for a trademark law firm? Keep it simple by thinking like a consumer and try to find the best quality lawyer or trademark law firm at the most competitive price. In choosing a trademark lawyer, be mindful to take into account the following factors:
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