An often forgotten issue during estate planning is that copyrights (as well as patents and trademarks) are personal property. As …
Tag: trademark
Receiving a Cease & Desist letter – Part 3: exploring patent licenses In Part 1 of this series on cease …
Recent trends in trademark application timelines
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO website offers a wealth of information about trademarks. One valuable publication is …
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 …
Can in-house counsel reduce costs by outsourcing trademark work?
Corporate counsel often wears many hats. Their primary focus is generally on contract, HR issues, regulatory compliance and risk management. …
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 …
USPTO Supplemental Register vs. the Principal Register
Trademarks are registered under one of two national registers at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO): Principal Register …
What is your IP portfolio like?
In today’s world, managing your business has become more than maximizing the return on investments in employees, products, and equipment. …
Key to Success: Know your Competitors!
When talking about how to make your business successful, many people advise to “know your business” or “know your market.” …