Tag: trademark
State of Michigan Lacks Standing in M22 Case
On April 21, 2017, Western District of Michigan Judge Gordon J. Quist ruled the State of Michigan lacks standing in a declaratory judgment action to declare the use and registration of federally registered marks are unlawful. TTAB Proceedings On December 3, 2013, the State of Michigan filed a cancellation proceeding in the TTAB seeking to… READ MORE
Trademark’s First Use in Commerce
Registering a trademark may seem like a daunting task, but it isn’t. However, the confusion usually arises when you are trying to determine “first use”. The first time you used your trademark could, but is probably not, the correct date to use as the “first use in commerce” date in the trademark application. That is… READ MORE
How to Cancel a Generic Trademark
To remove a trademark from the Federal Register, a petitioner can file what is known as a Petition to Cancel with the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB). The TTAB is an adjudicatory body within the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). If a petitioner succeeds, the disputed mark will be removed from the… READ MORE
How to Trademark My Instagram Username
With over 300 million members who share more than 70 million photos and videos each day, Instagram has become a popular global community where individuals and brands can share photos and videos. In the spring of 2014, more than 3 million users interacted with more than 2,500 brand posts, which generated a per-follower engagement rate… READ MORE
What’s Up With the M22 Trademark?
What’s up with the M22 trademark? John DiGiacomo explains trademark law, and how M22 can trademark a sign that’s in the public domain. For more information about trademark services or how Revision Legal can assist with your trademark issue, please use the contact form on this page, or call us at 1-855-473-8474.
How to Claim Your Trademark as a Username on Twitter
Today, it is easier than ever to connect with individuals and brands worldwide within seconds. Social media forums, like Twitter, not only make it easy to connect with other users, but they also make it faster and easier to advertise your brand. With 236 million monthly active users in 2015, Twitter, one of the most… READ MORE
Trademark Registration Disclaimers
Are you applying for a trademark in the United States? The United States Patent and Trademark Office (hereinafter USPTO) has a disclaimer requirement. According to 15 U.S.C. §1052(e)(1), trademark registration shall be refused if it “[c]onsists of a mark which when used on or in connection with the goods of the applicant is merely descriptive… READ MORE
Essential Elements of Trademark License Agreements
As mentioned in Trademark Licensing, a trademark owner may permit another to use his or her trademark through a trademark license agreement for a period of time set out in the agreement between the licensor and the licensee. What is a Trademark License? First, we will start out with the basics. According to the… READ MORE
Trademarking the Name of a Video Game
A trademark is a mechanism for identifying the source of a good or service and a technique for providing marketing advantages for the owner of the trademark. See Trade Dress Protection. According to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (hereinafter USPTO), it is “any word, name, symbol, or device, or any combination thereof, other… READ MORE
Intellectual Property Protections for Video Games
The video game industry is a global industry, and it is worth $65 billion in the United States (hereinafter U.S.). It is made up of cutting edge technology, creative engineering, and imaginative character and setting designs. The World of Intellectual Property Magazine (hereinafter WIPO Magazine) reports that video games are “the fastest growing sector… READ MORE