Many things theoretically can function as a trademark. A trademark simply needs to link a product to a company in a consumer’s mind. Normally, trademarks are words, phrases, logos, symbols, or acronyms. However, there are new classes of items that can be trademarked. These include such items as sound, such as the Intel jingle, the Read More
Intellectual property (IP) rights are legal protections granted to creators and inventors for their original works and inventions. These rights are crucial for encouraging innovation and ensuring that creators can benefit from their efforts. This guide will provide a comprehensive overview of the different types of IP rights, their importance, and how businesses and individuals Read More
Trademark infringement is a serious threat to small businesses, involving the unauthorized use of a trademark that is identical or confusingly similar to a registered trademark owned by another entity. For small businesses, trademark infringement can lead to significant financial losses, damage to brand reputation, and costly legal battles. The effects can ripple through all Read More
Renewing your trademark is crucial to maintaining its protection and ensuring the continued exclusivity of your brand identity. Trademarks are valuable assets that provide legal protection and enhance business credibility. Without timely renewals, a trademark can be canceled, resulting in the loss of rights and potential brand dilution. This article explores the key considerations for Read More
Trademarks are a crucial component in protecting your business’s brand identity. They differentiate your products or services from competitors and help build consumer trust and loyalty. This article explores the essentials of trademarks, providing businesses with the knowledge they need to effectively protect their brand. What is a Trademark? A trademark is a recognizable sign, Read More
There are two different international treaties that are most important here. There is the Paris Convention, which was signed many, many years ago, over a hundred years ago. And what it says is that if you file a patent application in one member country and you file in the second member country within one year, Read More
So what maintenance fees are is that after a patent issues, there are three fees, four years after it issues, eight years after it issues, and 12 years after it issues. And the fees are increasingly higher. The idea of the fee is that if you’re not using it and making money on this and Read More
Trademarks and free speech intersect in a delicate balance where the rights of brand owners meet the freedoms of expressions. While trademarks protect the exclusive use of symbols, words, or designs to identify goods or services, they must coexist with the constitutional right to free speech. In other words, if I own a trademark, can Read More
Trademark bullying, a troubling trend in intellectual property occurs when a trademark owner asserts its rights beyond reasonable bounds, often targeting smaller entities with legal threats or actions. This misuse of trademark enforcement tactics can stifle competition, deter innovation, and hinder legitimate uses of marks. It disproportionately impacts startups. Small businesses and individuals who lack Read More
There are treatises written on intellectual property valuation, and there are many different ways to do it. There, there’s a method which says, how did it change the market? What are the sales? There’s a part of it is what was the need for that product? And it, it’s quite complicated, and it’s an estimate. Read More