Eric Misterovich

The Supreme Court’s Matal v. Tam decision struck down the disparagement clause and raised questions about other Lanham Act provisions. Here’s what other sections may be at risk.

The Detroit Red Wings sued a far-right group for using a similar logo. Here’s what the trademark case revealed about protecting sports logos from ideological misappropriation.

The Copyright Office can deny registration applications on several grounds. Here’s what can get your copyright application rejected and how to address the most common problems.

If a dispute arises over use and/or registration of an internet domain name, resolution of the dispute is accomplished through proceedings under the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy, known as UDRP proceedings, administered by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (“ICANN”). ICANN is a private, non-profit organization formed specifically to control web […]

Business contracts govern relationships with customers, vendors, employees, and partners. Here’s an overview of key contract provisions every business owner should understand.

A material breach of contract allows the non-breaching party to terminate the agreement and sue for damages. Here’s how courts determine if a breach is material and what remedies apply.

Not everyone can oppose a trademark application or petition to cancel a registration. Here’s who has legal standing to initiate these proceedings at the TTAB and why it matters.

A trademark cancellation proceeding allows third parties to challenge an existing registration at the TTAB. Here’s how the process works and the grounds for cancellation.

The Supreme Court ruled that the Lanham Act’s ban on disparaging trademarks violated the First Amendment. Here’s what the Matal v. Tam decision means for trademark applicants.

Utility, design, and plant patents protect different types of inventions. Here’s a plain-English overview of the different types of patents and what each one protects.