Category: Trademark

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals denied a trade dress infringement claim, finding no protectable product appearance rights. Here’s what the ruling means for trade dress law.

Personal names can be trademarked when they are used to identify goods or services in commerce. Here’s when personal names qualify for trademark registration and the requirements.

Hiring a trademark attorney instead of using a DIY service significantly improves your chances of registration and enforcement. Here’s why professional help is worth the investment.

The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board denied an appeal to register CARL’S BAR as a trademark. Here’s what the decision reveals about surname-based trademark registration refusals.

Book titles can qualify for trademark protection in some cases, but the rules are complex. Here’s when a book title is protectable as a trademark and how to register it.

Valve’s Half-Life 3 trademark filing triggered speculation and illustrated key lessons about video game intellectual property strategy. Here’s what the filing reveals about game IP.

Subway’s FOOTLONG trademark faced a TTAB challenge arguing the term was generic or merely descriptive. Here’s how the board analyzed the mark and what it means for food brands.

Patents, copyrights, and trademarks are the three main forms of intellectual property protection. Here’s a plain-English introduction to what each one covers and how they differ.

Revision Legal’s West Michigan trademark attorneys help businesses throughout the region register and protect their brands. Contact us for trademark registration and enforcement help.

A cease and desist letter is often the first step in stopping trademark infringement. Here’s what an effective trademark C&D letter must include and how to send one.