By: Jose Landivar, Counsel, Sisun Law PLLC Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, is one of the most recognizable public figures in the world....

By Gabriella Fernandez The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) recent decision reaffirms that FIREBALL® is not a generic...

By: Gabriella Fernandez The Cleveland Cavaliers are riding a wave of momentum into the NBA Playoffs—and now they’re looking to trademark...

By: Gabriella Fernandez Thinking about giving your brand’s logo a refresh? Be careful—small tweaks can have trademark consequences. New...

By: Gabriella Fernandez Timothy Ratliff proudly wears his Duke-branded merchandise throughout this season of White Lotus - sometimes in...

By: Gabriella Fernandez The Resurgence of Nuclear Power in the Age of AI The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence has triggered an...

By: Gabriella Fernandez Stephen Curry, widely recognized for his transformative impact on professional basketball, continues to expand...

By: Gabriella Fernandez When it comes to securing trademark rights, even global superstars like Beyoncé face challenges. Her...

By: Gabriella Fernandez Introduction When it comes to cosmetics and nail polish, shade names and sub-brands are more than just creative...

Effective January 18, 2025, the USPTO will be raising some fees, issuing some surcharges, and doing away with its TEAS PLUS system.  This...

Halloween is tomorrow! It's time to stock up on candy for the costumed creatures, spooky spirits, and mini-monsters that will soon be...

Crayola’s iconic crayon scent, now trademarked, showcases how brands can capture consumer loyalty by protecting not just looks, but the emot

The Madrid Protocol is an international treaty that streamlines the process of obtaining trademark protection across multiple countries...

ATTN: Starting December 3, 2022, the USPTO will cut the response time in half when responding to a trademark Office Action. As of...

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...