Most of us are aware of an industry called “product placement” where companies pay to get their product featured in …
Category: Trademark
Competing with overseas manufacturers in the fashion industry
The California Attorney General is aiding the efforts of U.S. fashion designers to fairly compete with overseas clothing manufacturers in …
You Don’t Have to Coin it to Protect a Brand or Nickname
Evil Enterprises Inc. has been trying since 2008 to register its mark to produce spoof apparel with the slogan “baseballs …
Has iPad become a generic term?
Registering your trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office is only the first step in creating and maintaining …
Non-traditional marks
Businesses are increasingly innovative in the ways they brand themselves. No longer are businesses limited to traditional logos and slogans …
Fashion design patents are in vogue again
Clothing is often purchased just because of its unique design and look. Designers find new combinations of clothing elements each …
How to file Supplemental Examination Request under new rules
A portion of the Supplemental Examination Request submissions for patents have been rejected for failing to comply with the new …
The rise of 3D-pringting as intellectual property
The technology of 3D-printing has made great progress, and the laws affecting this industry are catching up. A 3D-printer is …
Customer Lists Part 3: Active Policing and Enforcement
No one likes to think Big Brother is watching, but active policing and enforcement of data security measures will have …
Customer Lists Part 2: How to Maintain Secrecy and Confidentiality
One of the primary reasons for using a restrictive covenant agreement is to protect a company’s confidential information and trade …