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Can I Use a Celebrity Name in my Trademark Registration?

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Image by Peter Thomas from Pixabay Celebrity, Trademark, and the Right of Publicity Whether or not a celebrity’s name or likeness can be used in someone else’s proposed trademark is not an uncommon…Continue readingCan I Use a Celebrity Name in my Trademark Registration?

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What Is the Difference between Trademark, Patent, and Copyright Law?

February 18, 2021February 18, 2021Hilla

Image by Colin Behrens from Pixabay Trademark vs. Copyright and Patent Protection: Areas of Specialized Expertise Trademark law is often conflated with copyright and patent law by non-attorneys. On legal questions boards, questions posted…Continue readingWhat Is the Difference between Trademark, Patent, and Copyright Law?

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How Do I Register a Trademark for My Cosmetics Brand?

February 18, 2021February 18, 2021Hilla

Image by summa from Pixabay Trademark Registration for Cosmetics Brands & Products: Be Beautiful and Unique! Trademark registration for a cosmetic brand or product must meet all of the requirements of any other…Continue readingHow Do I Register a Trademark for My Cosmetics Brand?

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What Is a Trademark Application Descriptiveness Refusal?

February 18, 2021February 18, 2021Hilla

Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay Trademark Registration: The Spectrum of Distinctiveness Business and product names are more or less eligible for Federal trademark registration depending upon where they lie along a “spectrum of…Continue readingWhat Is a Trademark Application Descriptiveness Refusal?

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Can I Register my Band Name as a Federal Trademark Even If It Is Offensive?

February 18, 2021February 18, 2021Hilla

A band name can be registered as a trademark even if the name could be offensive to some.Photo: Eerie Canal, the author’s band, early 1990s, Detroit. Photo by J.D. House. Band…Continue readingCan I Register my Band Name as a Federal Trademark Even If It Is Offensive?

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How Do I Register a Trademark for a Board Game?

February 18, 2021February 18, 2021Hilla

Image by 955169 from Pixabay Board Game Trademark Registration: Unique By Nature Trademark registration for a board game is no different than registering a trademark for any other type of product. The name,…Continue readingHow Do I Register a Trademark for a Board Game?

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COVID-Related Trademark Registration Applications Prioritized by the USPTO

February 18, 2021February 18, 2021Hilla

Image by Christo Anestev from Pixabay COVID-19 Product Trademark Registrations: Protect Your Brand While You Protect Everyone Else The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is now accepting applications for trademark registration for qualifying…Continue readingCOVID-Related Trademark Registration Applications Prioritized by the USPTO

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Can I Register a Flag or other National Symbol as a Federal Trademark?

February 18, 2021February 18, 2021Hilla

Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay Trademark Registration: Flags, Coats of Arms, and other Insignia Not Eligible The registration of a trademark for a flag, coat of arms or other “insignia” of the…Continue readingCan I Register a Flag or other National Symbol as a Federal Trademark?

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How Do I Register my Wine or Winery Brand as a Federal Trademark?

February 18, 2021February 18, 2021Hilla

Image by Photo Mix from Pixabay Trademark Registration for Wine Brands: Raise a Glass to Yourself As with any other product, a trademark registration for a wine or winery name, logo, or other…Continue readingHow Do I Register my Wine or Winery Brand as a Federal Trademark?

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What Is the Trademark Doctrine of Foreign Equivalents?

February 18, 2021February 18, 2021Hilla

The Trademark Doctrine of Foreign Equivalents: You Say Tomato It is a given that registration of two confusingly similar trademarks will not be granted by the US Patent & Trademark…Continue readingWhat Is the Trademark Doctrine of Foreign Equivalents?