Trademark scams have been around for some time, so much so that the USPTO has long warned against such misinformation and regularly offers formal notice and warning to consumers through its website.

A company trying to register a trademark sometimes encounters an unusual situation: the owner of the trademark cited against its application does not object to the registration, but the United States Patent and Trademark Office still does.

If it seems to you that the process of obtaining federal trademark registration has become more complicated and time-consuming in recent years, you are not alone.

Founded in 2012 by Sunny Nunan, daughter of a career Executive Secretary, the Admin Awards was created to right a wrong: that one of the most vital and trusted professions in business had never been publicly celebrated.

Traditionally, product or brand-placement within a television series or movie—think Spielberg's E.T. and Reese's Piecesâcandies...

The Federal Trade Commission made headlines in 2024 with the promulgation of a "Non-Compete Rule" intended to supplant state law and render most non-compete agreements unenforceable.

Preliminary and temporary injunctions occupy a unique—and often explosive—position in intellectual property (IP) disputes. Even though they arise at the very beginning of a case...

At first glance, the Beach Boys and Charles Manson have almost nothing in common.

Orville Nix, Sr. and Abraham Zapruder likely never crossed paths with each other in Dallas, Texas prior to November 22, 1963.

Artificial intelligence has revolutionized workplace productivity, but many companies have adopted AI faster than they've implemented policies to protect their confidential information. As employees routinely upload sensitive data into AI chatbots to improve efficiency, organizations face an invisible but growing risk: the inadvertent disclosure of valuable trade secrets that could undermine legal protections and competitive advantages.

The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board recently dismissed an opposition proceeding brought by Pumpernickel Associates, LLC, owner of the "Panera" and "Panera Bread" trademarks for restaurant services ("Pumpernickel").

Overall, many patents around the world are valid for twenty-year periods or can be renewed up to that time frame. Each of the regional associations and countries...

Trademark protection has become essential in today's competitive marketplace where brands often represent a company's most valuable asset. Understanding how to select, register, and enforce trademark rights can mean the difference between building lasting brand equity and facing costly legal disputes that threaten your business identity.