Category: Trademark

A Trademark Statement of Use must be filed to complete an intent-to-use application. Here’s everything you need to know about timing, requirements, and extensions.

A dead trademark has been abandoned or cancelled — but registering it isn’t always straightforward. Here’s what to consider before pursuing a dead mark.

The USPTO can refuse trademark registration if the mark is associated with unlawful activity. Here’s when this happens and how to respond to this type of refusal.

The trademark first sale doctrine limits a brand owner’s ability to control goods after their first authorized sale. Here’s how the doctrine works in practice.

Not all uses of another’s trademark constitute infringement — the First Amendment can protect artistic and expressive use. Here’s the legal test courts apply.

Jointly owning a trademark creates complex legal issues around licensing, enforcement, and transferability. Here’s what co-owners need to know before proceeding.

The Supreme Court ruled that Booking.com is not generic and can be trademarked. Here’s what the decision means for other .com brands seeking trademark protection.

Detroit Bold Coffee prevailed over Detroit Coffee in a trademark infringement case. Here’s what the decision reveals about likelihood of confusion analysis.

Acquiring a business means inheriting its trademarks — and their risks. Here’s what trademark due diligence involves and why it matters in M&A transactions.

Board games can be protected by trademark, copyright, and trade dress law. Here’s an overview of how intellectual property law protects your new board game.