Category: Trademark

The USPTO can refuse a service mark application if the service is primarily performed for the benefit of others without a direct commercial benefit. Here’s why.

As commercial space ventures grow, intellectual property law in space is becoming more important. Here’s how patents, trademarks, and copyrights apply beyond Earth.

The Trademark Counterfeiting Act imposes criminal penalties for selling goods with counterfeit marks. Here’s what the law covers and how it’s enforced.

A trademark is only as strong as how you use and protect it. Here are proven strategies to maximize the legal strength and commercial value of your trademark.

The USPTO cancelled over 5,500 trademark applications tied to a low-cost online filing scam. Here’s how it worked and how to protect yourself from similar fraud.

Famous trademarks get stronger protection against dilution than ordinary marks. Here’s what makes a trademark famous and how to prove fame in litigation.

The Trademark Modernization Act created new tools for removing fraudulent and unused trademarks from the register. Here’s what the law changed.

A brand is your company’s identity in the marketplace; a trademark is the legal protection for that identity. Here’s the key distinction every business needs to know.

Inherently distinctive trademarks are easier to register and protect. Here’s how to evaluate whether your proposed mark qualifies as inherently distinctive.

An abandoned trademark may be available for registration, but claiming it requires careful strategy. Here’s how to evaluate and pursue an abandoned mark.