Category: Trademark

The cancellation of the jointly-owned SUPER HERO trademark offers important lessons about shared trademark ownership and the risks of joint registration.

Famous trademark status provides stronger legal protections against dilution. Here’s what courts look for and how to build a record of trademark fame.

To register a federal trademark, your mark must meet several legal requirements including distinctiveness and use in commerce. Here’s a full overview.

Social media influencers build valuable personal brands that are vulnerable to copying. Here’s why registering a trademark is essential for influencers.

A US trademark registration only protects your mark domestically. Here’s how to extend your trademark rights internationally through WIPO and other systems.

A USPTO Office Action is a formal rejection or objection to your trademark application. Here’s what they mean, common types, and how to respond effectively.

Even if you only sell locally, you may qualify for federal trademark registration if your business affects interstate commerce. Here’s what you need to know.

Federal cannabis rescheduling could open the door to USPTO trademark registration for cannabis businesses. Here’s what it means and what to do now.

The Supreme Court upheld the rule that a trademark containing a living person’s name cannot be registered without that person’s consent. Here’s the ruling.

A trade name identifies your business; a trademark protects your brand. Here’s the legal distinction and why businesses often need both protections.