Tory Burch’s signature TT gold monogram appears on designer shoes and handbags. A wholesaler allegedly sold counterfeit products and faces …
Category: Trademark
Tommy Lee in a Motley Mess
A trade secret misappropriation lawsuit was filed against rock star drummer Tommy Lee and his band Motley Crue. Howard King …
American Runs on Dunkin’ and Other Franchise Marks
Dunkin’ Brands Group Inc. unsuccessfully sought trademark protection for the phrase “Best Coffee in America.” The Trademark Examiner found that …
How long does it take to obtain a patent or trademark registration? FY 2012 Statistics from the USPTO
Trademarks In FY 2012 the average time from filing to first Office Action in a trademark application was 3.2 months, …
What is “Use” for Trademark Registration?
In order for a trademark to be registered, the applicant must be using the mark in commerce on the goods …
Navajo
The Navajo Indian Nation has trademarked the term NAVAJO. In fact, they appear to have at least 100 pending or …
Pizza Franchise Sues Former Franchisee Over Trade Secret
After 20 years of operating a Little Caesars franchise, Sioux Falls Pizza Company, Inc. (“SFPC”) established its own pizza company …
Trade Dress Lessons from a Pizza Franchisor
A former investor in a pizza chain franchise sold his shares and invested in his own pizzerias. The pizza chain …
Trademark Maintenance Programs
You may have filed one or more trademark applications, but do you have a program for regularly reviewing your trademark …
Social Media Risks to Brand Protection
While social media allows brand owners to better engage with a diverse array of consumers, it also creates protection and …