Category: Trademark

The Trademark Supplemental Register accepts marks that aren’t yet distinctive enough for the Principal Register. Here’s what it offers and its limitations.

Defamation includes both libel (written) and slander (spoken). Here’s a complete guide to what defamation means, how to prove it, and your legal options.

Slogans can be trademarked if they’re distinctive rather than merely descriptive. Here’s what makes a slogan registrable and how to strengthen your application.

Spotting intellectual property violations early allows you to act before significant damage occurs. Here’s how to identify infringement and what steps to take.

From Coca-Cola to Apple, landmark trademark cases have shaped brand protection law. Here’s a look at the most significant and fascinating trademark disputes.

The key to trademark registration is distinctiveness — but many marks are rejected as merely descriptive. Here’s the difference and how courts draw the line.

Federal trademark registrations must be renewed periodically to stay active. Here’s what trademark renewal costs, what filing deadlines apply, and what happens if you miss them.

Trademarks range from generic (no protection) to fanciful (strongest protection). Here’s a breakdown of all five types and what each means for registrability.

Descriptive trademarks require proof of acquired distinctiveness to register. Here’s how to demonstrate secondary meaning and overcome a descriptiveness rejection.

All registered trademarks are trademarks, but not all trademarks are registered. Here’s what the difference means for your legal rights and brand protection.