Toilet Paper and Trademarks. What do these items have in common? Well, in recent times, they are both items that have become hot commodities during the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s actually quite common for businesses and ambitious entrepreneurs to rush to the U.S....
You might be surprised to find out that inside the $2 trillion stimulus package, the C.A.R.E.S. Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security), lies a very important provision for intellectual property (IP) owners. On March 27, 2020, the C.A.R.E.S. Act was...
Trademark Registration. Register a trademark. The rules regarding trademark registration are changing. This is why it is important to stay on top of things. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has published a new rule regarding trademark registration...
Protect your Trademark! One of the best ways to protect your trademark is to choose trademarks that can be protected. What does that mean? Choose a trademark that is unique and distinctive, not one that is descriptive of your products and services. Often, I am...
Trademark. When it comes to a trademark, the most important step in the protection of a trademark is selecting a trademark that can, in fact, be protected. Choosing your trademark carefully is the essential first step. If you choose wrong, you will pay dearly. Not...
Trademark. Grumpy Cat. Grumpy Cat is a protectable trademark. Her real name is Tardar Sauce, is an American Internet celebrity, and the source identifier for many products. Born in April 2012, she is known for her permanently “grumpy” facial appearance. ...