As first reported in our December 2013 newsletter, the first new generic top-level domains (gTLDs, the group of letters after the "dot" in a domain name) have launched their "Sunrise" registration periods. Please see...more
The July 2019 issue of Sterne Kessler's MarkIt to Market® newsletter discusses the 30th anniversary of the Madrid Protocol and the opening of a new gTLD Sunrise period. It also features a recent firm alert about the FDA's...more
Blockchain technology has garnered attention from various sectors over the past ten years, much of it due to the rise of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Cryptocurrencies have gained popularity and notoriety for their...more
6/28/2019
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Blockchain ,
Brand ,
Counterfeiting ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Cybersquatting ,
Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) ,
Domain Names ,
Ethereum Name Service (ENS) ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Popular ,
Smart Contracts ,
Trade Names ,
Trademarks
As first reported in our December 2013 newsletter, the first new generic top-level domains (gTLDs, the group of letters after the "dot" in a domain name) have launched their "Sunrise" registration periods. Please see our...more
The March 2019 issue of Sterne Kessler's MarkIt to Market® newsletter addresses a Supreme Court ruling about suing for copyright infringement, the 2018 Farm Bill and CBD products, and lists the new gTLD Sunrise Period.
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4/3/2019
/ Cannabidiol (CBD) oil ,
Copyright ,
Copyright Infringement ,
Copyright Litigation ,
Copyright Registration ,
Domain Names ,
Farm Bill ,
Federal Trademark Register ,
Fourth Estate Public Benefit Corp v Wall-Street.com LLC ,
gTLD ,
Marijuana Cultivation ,
SCOTUS ,
Sunrise Periods ,
Trademark Registration ,
Trademarks
As first reported in our December 2013 newsletter, the first new generic top-level domains (gTLDs, the group of letters after the "dot" in a domain name) have launched their "Sunrise" registration periods. Please see our...more
The February 2019 issue of Sterne Kessler's MarkIt to Market® newsletter discusses IP protection for cannabis products, the fate of scandalous and immoral trademark registrations, and lists the new gTLD Sunrise Period.
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3/2/2019
/ Cannabis Products ,
Domain Names ,
gTLD ,
ICANN ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Marijuana Related Businesses ,
Medical Marijuana ,
Scandalous/Immoral Marks ,
SCOTUS ,
Sunrise Periods ,
Trademark Application ,
Trademarks
As first reported in our December 2013 newsletter, the first new generic top-level domains (gTLDs, the group of letters after the "dot" in a domain name) have launched their "Sunrise" registration periods. Please contact us...more
The January 2019 issue of Sterne Kessler's MarkIt to Market® newsletter discusses Pantone Color Institute's 2019 color of the year, pointers on protecting logos through copyright registration, Korea's notable amendments to...more
1/31/2019
/ Color Marks ,
Copyright ,
Copyright Registration ,
Corporate Branding ,
Domain Names ,
gTLD ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Korea ,
Logos ,
Sunrise Periods ,
Trademarks
As first reported in our December 2013 newsletter, the first new generic top-level domains (gTLDs, the group of letters after the "dot" in a domain name) have launched their "Sunrise" registration periods. Please contact us...more
The November 2018 issue of Sterne Kessler's MarkIt to Market® newsletter discusses IP protection for food products, the now-scheduled changes to Canadian trademark laws, and the new gTLD Sunrise Periods.
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As first reported in our December 2013 newsletter, the first new generic top-level domains (gTLDs, the group of letters after the "dot" in a domain name) have launched their "Sunrise" registration periods. Please contact us...more
Babbel.com has estimated that of the world’s approximately 7.5 billion inhabitants, 1.5 billion speak English, about 20% of the earth’s population. English is by far the most commonly-studied foreign language, and even in...more
The October 2018 issue of Sterne Kessler's MarkIt to Market® newsletter discusses how the USPTO determines similarity to prior-filed marks, the considerations of protecting a mark in a foreign language, and the new gTLD...more
As first reported in our December 2013 newsletter, the first new generic top-level domains (gTLDs, the group of letters after the "dot" in a domain name) have launched their "Sunrise" registration periods. Please see our...more
The August 2018 issue of Sterne Kessler's MarkIt to Market® newsletter discusses requirements for registering a scent mark, the U.S. Trademark Trial and Appeal Board's confirmation on whether hashtags add distinctiveness to a...more
The July 2018 issue of Sterne Kessler's MarkIt to Market® newsletter discusses how to maintain rights in core trademarks as brands evolve, a reminder regarding importer and exporter liability for shipping counterfeit goods,...more
8/1/2018
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Copyright ,
Copyright Infringement ,
Counterfeiting ,
Domain Names ,
Exports ,
gTLD ,
Imports ,
SCOTUS ,
Sunrise Periods ,
Trademarks
The June 2018 issue of Sterne Kessler's MarkIt to Market® newsletter discusses the types of regulatory and other approvals that do not preclude the need for a trademark clearance, examines the relevant considerations in using...more
The May 2018 issue of Sterne Kessler's MarkIt to Market® discusses how counterfeiting can help your brand strategy, considers the trend of "branding" clinical trials, and lists the new gTLD Sunrise Periods.
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The April 2018 issue of Sterne Kessler's MarkIt to Market® discusses the application of aesthetic functionality to design patents and lists the new gTLD Sunrise periods.
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The March 2018 issue of Sterne Kessler's MarkIt to Market® discusses the impact of Brexit on trademarks, the inception of the PTO's Trademark Specimen Protest Email Pilot Program, and lists the new gTLD Sunrise periods.
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January marks the 50th issue of Sterne Kessler's MarkIt to Market® newsletter. This issue discusses Olympic marks ahead of the upcoming winter games, covers new protection for certification marks in the EU, provides an update...more
The December 2017 issue of Sterne Kessler's MarkIt to Market® discusses how ultra violet is the new black, a trademark practice update, and lists the new gTLD Sunrise periods.
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The November 2017 issue of Sterne Kessler's MarkIt to Market® discusses another Ugg trademark dispute, pitfalls of holiday specific branding, "types" of protection for font and typeface designs, and lists the new gTLD Sunrise...more
The October 2017 issue of Sterne Kessler's MarkIt to Market® discusses trademark fails, proper use of licensed font programs, new DMCA regulations, and lists the new gTLD Sunrise periods.
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