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Attorneys in all practice areas are required to adhere to a strict code of ethics. However, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) also has its own rules of professional conduct. It’s important for a trademark holder — and those se… Read More

Brand protection is crucial for every type of company. You might be wondering whether you can file for trademark protection if the goods connected with your brand are legal in your state — but not at the federal level. As more states legalize recre… Read More

When new technology emerges, sophisticated scams associated with it often follow. In the past year, nonfungible tokens (NFTs) have risen in popularity — and those who own them should be aware of the various phishing scams. Unfortunately, with the N… Read More

Nonfungible tokens — also referred to as “NFTs” — have recently taken the intellectual property world by storm. While an NFT’s value and strength comes from its authenticity, they have dramatically changed the market for digital assets. Pre… Read More

Trademark applicants may have become aware that a change recently occurred in the way trademark registration certificates are processed. As of May 24, 2022, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will be issuing electronic trademark re… Read More

Disney is no stranger to intellectual property issues and trademark infringement lawsuits. The company recently prevailed in a decade-long trademark dispute, halting United Trademark Holdings Inc. from registering trademarks for its “Teen Tink” a… Read More

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit recently affirmed a decision issued by the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) to reject Vox’s .SUCKS trademark applications filed in 2018. The domain registry operator submitted two application… Read More

When you file a trademark application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), it is crucial to understand that there are two registers upon which your trademark can appear. Under the Lanham Act, a trademark may be registered on th… Read More