If you're looking to safeguard your brand and avoid costly errors in the world of trademarks, this session is a must-attend. Our experienced speakers will guide you through the essential steps to protect your intellectual...more
10/15/2024
/ Business Opportunities ,
Entrepreneurs ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Non-Use of Trademarks ,
Startups ,
Trade Names ,
Trademark Application ,
Trademark Infringement ,
Trademark Licenses ,
Trademark Litigation ,
Trademark Registration ,
Trademarks ,
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In a published decision issued April 1, 2024 (no fooling), the Ninth Circuit in BBK Tobacco & Foods LLP v. Central Coast Agriculture, Inc. weighed in on somewhat esoteric topics concerning whether federal courts have...more
Although commercial use of a trademark alone triggers rights in a mark, wise business owners endeavor to take advantage of the added benefits and protections conveyed by federal registration. One of the most important...more
Similar to its patent and copyright-focused counterparts, “trademark troll” is a negative moniker that refers to people who register for a trademark in bad faith, meaning they have no lawful intention to use the mark in...more
In the first federal appellate ruling on delta-8 THC, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals deemed the substance legal—at least for purposes of trademark protection—concluding that if “Congress inadvertently created a loophole...more
The general rule under U.S. trademark law is that the first to use a trademark in U.S. commerce has priority in the mark over other "would-be" users of the same, or confusingly similar, mark. This applies in both common law...more