The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit held that the test for determining whether a word mark is generic also applies to color marks....more
Earlier this month, the Pantone Color Institute announced its Color of the Year for 2025, Pantone No. 17-1230 Mocha Mousse – a cozy, warm brown evoking the indulgent qualities of chocolate and coffee. ...more
On June 17, 2019, Canada’s Trademarks Act changed, resulting in its modernization. Canada has now joined five international intellectual property treaties, including the Madrid Protocol, Singapore Treaty and Nice Agreement,...more
Brewers can protect the uniqueness of their brands of brew and brewery names by filing for federal registration of their trademarks. Here are a few things about the process that are good to know...more