Is PayPal Holding Funds? Being sued for Trademark Infringement?

Is PayPal holding funds in your account? They can if you are sued for trademark infringement. If you are an online retailer, here is what you need to know about trademark infringement on ecommerce platforms, and things you should be aware of if you are required to defend yourself from trademark infringement allegations. A Mixing… READ MORE

Across the Pond: How to File an International Trademark Application

Getting trademark protection in the United States is one thing. But if you want to take your brand international, you’re going to need more than just a US trademark. And if you don’t? You’re vulnerable to appropriation in other countries. Worse, you’ll have insufficient legal grounds to fight back. You’re proud of your idea–take the… READ MORE

Trademark Law Basics: Everything You Need to Know About the Lanham Act

Do you enjoy reading about some of the most bitter trademark battles? Are you interested in learning how to better protect your products and brand as a whole? You couldn’t do either one without the Lanham Act. What do you need to know to fully appreciate just how much this legislation works to guard against… READ MORE

China Trademark Registration FAQs: How and Why of Registration

Is China trademark registration really worth the hassle? Let’s look at the facts. Chinese consumers are rapidly outpacing American consumers. We know that you want to ensure that your products are available to the Chinese market. We also know that you want to protect your brand against potential counterfeiters and trademark infringements by trademark squatters… READ MORE

Branding in the Digital Age: The Role of Trademarks in Securing Your Brand

Trademark rights exist primarily to avoid consumer confusion. They prevent two companies from selling competing products that use similar marks. With the rise of e-commerce, however, enforcing trademark rights, or even securing your desired trademarks for a brand, has become much harder.

After seven years of litigation at the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, the Ingham County Circuit Court, and the US District Court for the Western District of Michigan, many, many, many sleepless nights, and some of our best legal work, the Attorney General of the State of Michigan has dismissed its trademark cancellation proceeding against… READ MORE

Protecting Your Trademarks From Infringers Trademarks are an important way to protect your brand’s reputation. They also protect consumers because trademarks allow consumers to determine the source or origin of goods or services. Filing for trademark protection is the first step in enforcing your brand rights. However, in order to maintain protection your brands, you… READ MORE

Trademark Registration of Marijuana, Cannabidoil, and Hemp Products A trademark is any word, slogan, logo, symbol, or design that identifies an organization’s goods or services as unique from another set of goods or services. Trademarks serve two important functions. First, they are a source identifier, allowing one company to distinguish its goods or services from… READ MORE

What You Should Do if Someone is Infringing Upon Your Trademark

Do you have a registered trademark that is being infringed upon? Check out this helpful guide to put a stop to it immediately. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office receives half a million applications every year. About three-quarters of them get registered. That leaves a lot of people and companies without trademark protection. It also… READ MORE

How to Trademark a Product: The Ultimate Guide

Do you need to know how to trademark a product? Check out our ultimate guide to get started and protect your work today. A trademark legal battle has waged over the word “Apple” for three decades. You see, the Beatles named their music company Apple Corps. Eight years later Steve Jobs came along with Apple… READ MORE