Part 1 of this series introduced trade dress in restaurants and Part 2 took a closer look at restaurant décor …
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Restaurant Trade Dress Series, Part 3: How different courts evaluate trade dress infringement
Part 1 of this series introduced trade dress in restaurants and Part 2 took a closer look at restaurant décor …
The South Butt: a trademark infringement story
This story tickles my funny bone. A 16 year old student, Jimmy Winkelmann, started a company called The South Butt, …
Receiving a Cease & Desist letter – Part 3: exploring patent licenses In Part 1 of this series on cease …
Receiving a cease and desist letter – Part 2: due diligence
In Part 1 of this series on cease and desist letters, I suggested hiring an attorney for an infringement opinion …
Receiving a Cease & Desist letter – Part 1: Where to start
I rarely see clients go into a defensive panic mode more quickly than when they receive a cease & desist …
Throwing the proverbial kitchen sink into your patent application
Many inventors believe that disclosure limits the scope of their protection. They try to give vague, non-specific examples in an …
Expanding your brand overseas
Clients often call me with news that they’ve received internet inquiries from foreign customers who found the company online. While …
What tools are in your toolbox for brand protection?
In my previous blog about brand management, I discussed what a brand is, the importance of developing a brand, and …
Brand management
Knowing how to create a strong brand is as important as correct and consistent use of the mark in your …