How does one secure a trademark for artist names, or names of music groups for musical recordings or videos? The general rule is that neither an author’s name nor a group or individual’s cannot be…
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Cyber security for registered trademarks is now available by registering with the Trademark Clearinghouse. Are your trademarks secure from online thieves?…
When it comes to protecting valuable company information, the greatest obstacle is often the business owner’s failure to establish and follow best practices in safeguarding trade secrets and confidential information. Get it in writing!…
Former members of BLACK FLAG were in a fight over rights to the name and famous logo when a second group called FLAG began touring using the logo. It's a common problem that can be…
"What happens to the bad brands?" It turns out there is a place for bad brands, a trademark rehab of sorts. Bad brands are most often descriptive words, ones that attempt to sneak their…
A registered trademark is vital to protecting your brand in today's online global market place. Before filing for a registered trademark, review your proposed trademark to see whether it will even qualify for legal protection…
You just awoke to find your domain name has been hijacked and your website is down, your site replaced by ads for sexual performance enhancing products. Your domain is now owned by an individual in…
Who wants to go to the expense and time to file for a federal trademark registration for a new brand name and then get rejected? As many as 70% of all trademark filings are initially…
Join global trademark practitioners in a roundtable as they discuss how create a resilient social media strategy for your brand. What are the fundamental elements to include in an internal social media policy and…
Join global trademark practitioners in a roundtable as they discuss how create a resilient social media strategy for your brand. What are the fundamental elements to include in an internal social media policy and…