The USPTO issued final refusals against two of Cardi B's USPTO trademark applications for OKURRR intended for use in connection with...

The USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) has announced that it is granting a 30 day extension from the due date of certain...

The US Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) recently released new guidelines regarding registration of trademarks for goods/services...

Before even considering launch you should decide whether your mark is distinctive or lacks distinctiveness. Why? A stronger mark...

Revisiting Federal and State Trademark Registration for the Cannabis Industry By Scott Sisun I. Intro As of April 2018, 29 states and...

If you’re not already aware, SUPER BOWL is a registered trademark of the NFL. Establishments should think twice before using without a...

It is inevitable that soon after you’ve established a substantial following, third-parties will emerge from the woodwork and attempt to...

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) issued a new guideline to instruct Examiners how to review surname applications...

As a little background, on June 19, the Supreme Court issued its highly-anticipated decision regarding disparaging trademarks in the...

In the realm of copyright, recorded music is especially unique. Unlike other creative works, there are two copyrights in every piece of...

On May 30, the Supreme Court issued its landmark opinion in the Impression Products, Inc. v. Lexmark International, Inc. case by holding...

Every week, a precursory glance through the USPTO’s trademark database reveals a number of new noteworthy trademarks. Last week was no...

Unlike other forms of IP such as patents or trademarks, trade secrets have been protected solely under state laws. As a bit of...

Last month, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit upheld the Southern District of New York’s finding in Louis Vuitton...

On Wednesday of last week, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments regarding the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s (“USPTO”)...