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May 28 | 2015

Top Trademark Filing Tips for Foreign Applicants

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“PTO”) is an obvious forum for foreign trademark owners looking to protect their trademarks. There are, however, many key differences between the legal and procedural landscapes for trademarks in the U.S. and foreign…

Dec 22 | 2014

Trade Secret Liability for the Sony Hacks

In the wake of one of the most devastating corporate hacks in history, Sony Pictures Entertainment (“SPE”) has been forced to watch a torrent of secret documents, lurid exchanges, and employees’ personal information flood the far reaches of the internet.…

Dec 10 | 2014

USPTO: “Pre-sales” Not Enough to Show Use for Trademark Registration

In a recent update to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s (“USPTO”) Trademark Manual of Examining Procedure (“TMEP”), the USPTO noted and clarified its position on whether “pre-sales” of goods or services constitute trademark use. The USPTO stated that a…

Mar 27 | 2012

Thinking Strategically About Domain Registration

Staking out an online presence by strategically purchasing domain names can be just as important to a business as maintaining a physical storefront or carving out a sales territory. You can save time and money down the road by pursuing…

Feb 07 | 2012

An Audit You Can Stomach

The word “audit” makes most people cringe and think of a tax nightmare. But an audit is not always a bad thing – especially if it is an intellectual property (IP) audit. In the realm of IP law, audits are…

Jul 18 | 2011

The Importance of TM Clearance Searching

Suppose you come up with a great name for your new business venture or soon-to-be released product. You are proud of your selection and cannot wait to share it with the world. In this moment of excitement, you make plans…

Jul 14 | 2011

Why Use Notice of Trademark or Copyright?

Did you ever wonder why a pamphlet someone hands you on the street bears a copyright notice? Or why the logo on your plumber’s truck has TM beneath it? What good do these notice symbols do? Do you have to…