Application Filing Fees as of January 18, 2025 (WIPO application fees will change as of February 18, 2025):Possible additional charges for applications to register trademarks:Statement of Use fees for applications base...
The last thing any trademark holder wants to receive is a cease-and-desist letter from an attorney representing a brand that claims your mark is too similar to theirs. However, trademark holders can at least feel some re...
Evolution of the Scam and USPTO's ResponseThis particular scam is the latest evolution in a series dating back to 2017, when a flood of trademark applications were filed at the USPTO with fraudulent specimens. Specimens,...
Submission Requirements for the Standard Copyright ProcessThe U.S. Copyright Office requires submission of (1) a properly completed application (2) a nonrefundable filing fee and (3) a nonrefundable deposit. Requisites o...
Scammers Posing as Government Agencies and PersonnelTrademark scammers often use official-sounding names and government data to trick you into believing they are affiliated with the United States Patent and Trademark Off...
Why Conduct Trademark Searches?The journey of getting a trademark registration for your brand seems straightforward—think of a name, design a unique logo or phrase, file a trademark application, and voila, your brand is ...
What is the USPTO's expedited review process?The process of obtaining a trademark from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) can be complex and time-consuming. For applicants looking for a faster review p...
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The Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998The federal government implemented the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 (“DMCA”) to protect those that use copyrighted material in a digital format. This provides signi...
What is the Metaverse?The metaverse is essentially an immersive experience that integrates the virtual world and reality, allowing users to interact with one another even if they are not physically in the same space. Peo...
Why are Examiner Interviews beneficial?Examiner interviews are the not-so-secret weapons of patent prosecution. If conducted strategically, an interview with your patent examiner can potentially be the driving force that...
La Dart’s official complaint is largely predicated on her assertion that the stylistic elements of her book are not typical, and that they are not present within other published works. Therefore, she alleges that there i...
What is Injunctive Relief?Injunctive Relief is a court-ordered act or prohibition against an act that has been requested in a petition to the court for an injunction. Usually, injunctive relief is granted only after a h...
What is a Trademark?While driving down the road, you might recognize that a McDonald’s is approaching your line of sight by identifying the infamous “golden arches” at the forefront of your dashboard. With this iconic s...
Brand Protection in E-Commerce and Your Amazon StoreIn the e-commerce space, especially on Amazon's hyper-competitive marketplace, the available options are limitless for the consumer. There are endless amounts of produc...
Geoffrey the Giraffe is casting an ominous shadow over one Texas family.Last summer, almost immediately following the news that Toys “R” Us and Macy’s were teaming up to relaunch the iconic toy store in the U.S., The Toy...
Is this photo really free?School children, college students, and professionals alike have all turned to the internet to find “just the right image” for a project or presentation at one time or another. With tens of thous...
“The Rusty Krab is a parody restaurant concept inspired by SpongeBob giving it a new comedic purpose within the context of a restaurant. While Intellectual property law is complex, it is not a “secret formula.” Per U.S. ...