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In today’s competitive and innovation-driven economy, protecting intellectual property (IP) is no longer just about securing utility patents. A well-rounded IP strategy that incorporates multiple forms of IP, such as trade...more
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit last week issued an opinion that explained an often misunderstood doctrine in trademark law -- the "zone of expansion."...more
Suppose that you have obtained a U.S. trademark registration for your trademark on goods or services for your business. Can your trademark registration be cancelled with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office based on...more
As we ring in 2024, sip some champagne and make a resolution to check in on your trademark portfolio more often. It misses you! Here are a few productive questions to ask: 1. Do your registrations cover your reality? ...more
Trying some healthy habits in 2024? Your trademarks want you to do the same! A trademark has value when it is distinct and enforceable. Even registered marks can lose value if proper “trademark hygiene” is not followed...more
Canada has emerged as a popular jurisdiction for trademark designations under the Madrid Protocol, a global system facilitating streamlined protection of marks across multiple countries. According to WIPO’s Madrid Yearly...more
October seems to be the inescapable Taylor Swift’s unofficial month of choice – 17 years after she released her self-titled first album in October 2006, the October 2023 news cycle is buzzing about her “Taylor Swift: The Eras...more
Many brand owners are familiar with the value of registered trademarks, which safeguard the goodwill cultivated between mark holders and consumers by reducing confusion as to the source of the associated goods. However,...more
Thank you for reading the September 2023 issue of Sterne Kessler's MarkIt to Market® newsletter. This month, we discuss the significant revisions to the FTC's guidelines for endorsements and examine the benefits of design...more
Are you a budding cannabis business looking to protect your intellectual property (IP)? Learn the different types of IP available and how you can build a strategic IP portfolio for your innovations and business. We will...more
The United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union (BREXIT) is in its final transition period, which will conclude on December 31, 2020. BREXIT is affecting many areas of commerce for clients who do business in the...more
By any standard, EU Trademarks (EUTMs) are excellent value costing around € 850 to register in one class (plus 50 € for the second class and 150€ for each additional class) covering all 28 member states of the EU. However,...more
On 11 October 2019, China's State Administration for Market Regulation ("SAMR") published the Regulations on the Registration of Trademarks, which will become effective on 1 December 2019. The Regulations are implementing...more
The validity of EU trademark registrations in the UK after Brexit remains uncertain as negotiations continue. ...more
Knock-offs and ‘copycat’ designs are nothing new to the fashion world. The rising demand for “fast fashion” and bargain hunting alike make knock-offs particularly attractive to the consumer’s insatiable appetite. This trend...more
With the end of the year approaching and the holiday shopping season in full swing, now is an ideal time for brand owners to audit their trademark portfolios. ...more
With the momentum building in the trend towards connected and autonomously driven vehicles, automotive companies should review their trademark portfolios to ensure that their key marks are covered for goods and services in...more
By all accounts, as we head into 2017, the craft beer industry will continue to experience tremendous growth. This is due to primarily to increasing consumer demand. Also, favorable legislation in some states should help fuel...more