One common question that haunts us trademark lawyers is, “Can I copyright my logo?” You see, the real question, what you should be asking your lawyer, is, “Is my logo a trademark or copyright?” A trademark is a device, like a name, symbol, or...
Like the good, diligent, responsible entrepreneur that you are, you’re searching the USPTO trademark database before deciding on a trademark for your business. Inevitably, you stumble upon a trademark record for the name you want to use, and the status says...
There’s been talk in the media lately about basketball star, Lebron James, trying to register the phrase “Taco Tuesday”. Most recently the news is all about the USPTO (US Patent and Trademark Office) denied his trademark registration. While all of the headlines about...
Despite the fact that cannabis has been legalized for medical and recreational use in many states, it’s still not legal under federal law. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (the USPTO) will not register trademarks for goods or services that violate the...
So what’s the deal…Can I use a dead, canceled, or abandoned trademark? Like everything else in law, it depends! First things first. Conduct a search of the US Patent and Trademark Office’s database before you start the trademark application process....
