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Unauthorized Sales of Authentic Goods: Not Counterfeit but Trademark Infringement?

When is it OK to sell authentic goods? Ever wonder why certain sales of authentic goods would not constitute trademark infringement? When is it not…

How to Register a Certification Mark

What is a Certification Mark? Ever wonder about certain marks like UL that you find on goods? How do certification marks differ from trademarks? Can…

How to Get Sued for Sending a Cease-and-Desist Letter: Declaratory Judgment

Can you get sued for sending a cease-and-desist letter? Yes, you can get sued for sending a C&D letter. It’s called a declaratory judgment lawsuit.…

How To Register a Trademark

How do you register a trademark successfully? Anyone can file a trademark application with the USPTO. You might have filed one yourself. The challenge is…

Why register a foreign trademark?

Why register your trademark in a foreign country? While I’ve discussed how to file foreign trademark applications, let’s dig into the why question. IP rights…

How to Trademark A Product Feature or Component

Can you trademark a product feature, component or ingredient? Ever notice the packaging of a product touting a beneficial feature or some new technology? Perhaps,…

How much does a trademark opposition cost?

Trademark Opposition Cost: Can a precise estimate fit all TTAB cases? Before we discuss cost factors, recognize that a precise trademark opposition cost is both…

How To Choose A Trademark Attorney

Do you even need a trademark lawyer? Nowadays, there are so many options for filing a trademark application with the USPTO. Just like anything else…

What are Supplemental Register pros and cons?

What does a registration on the Supplemental Register mean? Did you know that there are actually two different USPTO registers on which you can obtain…

Over 500 TM Registrations and a 83% Trademark Allowance Rate

What is a Trademark Allowance Rate? With so many options for trademark filing services, how do you compare one trademark service to another? I have…

Patent and Trademark Attorney: When IP rights overlap

When do patents and trademarks overlap? Everyone once in awhile, a client may have IP rights that involve both patents and trademarks. When the two…

TTAB Trademark Opposition: What You Should Know

Should you file a trademark opposition? A trademark application is close to the finish line. A few more days left in the publication period, and…

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