Likelihood of confusion refusals under 2d of the Lanham (Trademark) Act

Likelihood of confusion refusals under 2d of the Lanham (Trademark) Act

On the grounds of a likelihood of confusion with a registered mark, a typical office...

Legal issues have arisen with Elon Musk's change of Twitter's name to X.

Legal issues have arisen with Elon Musk's change of Twitter's name to X.

The legal ramifications of billionaire Elon Musk's plan to redesign Twitter as X could be...

Trademark infringement and Disputes

Trademark infringement and Disputes

Protect your intellectual property by ensuring your trading names and brands are secure, using your brand and business name effectively, and registering your names and brands. Be vigilant for intellectual property theft by using monitoring services, using search engines, and contacting trade press. Take legal action against violators promptly, considering various options such as suing them, objecting to their trademark application, registering a new company with a similar name, or objecting to the Company Names Tribunal. Develop a plan to find legal alternatives, determine desired outcomes, choose the best options, and coordinate them. Make the IP dispute work in your favor by halting the offender and receiving payment, or granting the infringement a license to use your name lawfully in exchange for a fee. Consider the infringer as a potential collaborator in any disagreement.
Protect your Online Brand and Google Ranking

Protect your Online Brand and Google Ranking

To create legally enforceable rights in your new brand, use more than just descriptive words. Avoid using generic phrases or using "SMART" or "Best" when labeling your product or service. Obtain agreements from all parties involved, including third parties, to assign rights. Conduct trademark clearance searches to identify rival uses and validate your proposed brand. Consider geographic areas and alternatives for clearance, such as online searches or legal counsel. Consider using specialized firms for thorough searches and interpreting similar trademarks or brands. Consider hiring legal counsel for customized clearance searches, risk assessment tools, and brand-choice advice.

If you have obtained brand clearance and are ready to start using your brand, it's crucial to submit a trademark registration application as soon as possible. The first entity to file the trademark will typically have exclusive rights, with the United States being the biggest exception. Registering the trademark in the countries where you intend to use it and produce the goods it will identify is financially feasible. Most trademark offices allow owners to submit applications online, but hiring knowledgeable legal counsel is the most affordable option. After submitting the application, the trademark office will examine it carefully and may provide advice or objections in the form of an office action. To protect your brand, conduct trademark clearance searches, boost brand awareness, and register it as a domain name. Online brand monitoring is essential to ensure your brand is not abused or misappropriated online. Legal advice can help with domain name infringement and take more assertive legal action if infringement involves true counterfeiting.
How to register your trademark registration with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

How to register your trademark registration with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

Some trademarks on imported items are fakes or unauthorized copies of federally registered trademarks. Such...

What to do once your trademark registers

What to do once your trademark registers

Once you have registered your trademark, your rights are protected, right? Wrong. You have an...