Oregon Brewing Company has been producing Rogue Ale since the 1980’s and has sold Rogue-branded T-shirts, sweatshirts, and hats for …
Category: Trademark
Your Questions About TTB Policy, Answered.
May an industry member participate in a retailer-initiated marketing or promotional program that results in the industry member furnishing the …
How to File a Domain Name Dispute
You have a business name and have registered a trademark. You discover that someone has filed domain names using your …
How Long Do I Have to Revive a Lapsed Trademark Application or Registration?
If there has been an unintentional abandonment or lapse in a trademark filing, it may be possible to file a …
Register Your Trademarks with Amazon for Protection Against Infringers
Amazon Brand Registry 2.0 provides a way for brand owners to register their trademarks and brand assets with Amazon to …
Warning to Alcohol Makers about Trademark Infringement
When an alcoholic beverage brand owner creates a popular brand with distinctive and creative elements on its label design, competitors …
They Got a Trademark Registration. Why Can’t I?
Business owners whose trademark application is refused registration often find examples of other businesses who were awarded federal registration in …
Brand Owners Should Use “Look For” Advertising When It Comes to Trade Dress
Product configuration can be protected as trade dress, a form of trademark protection. A recent TTAB appeal discussed the role …
First DTSA Verdict was for a Recipe Misappropriated by a Contract Manufacturer
Almost a year ago, the federal Defend Trade Secrets Act ( DTSA) was adopted to strengthen protection for businesses whose …
21st. Century Patent Practice
Being a parent of three sometimes means you have to take your work on the road as you chauffeur them …