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What are the benefits of a trademark attorney? Securing a trademark is a critical step in building and protecting your brand. While it may seem straightforward, the process can be surprisingly complex. That’s where a trademark attorney comes in. These legal professionals specialize in trademark law and offer significant advantages that can save you time,

When it comes to trademarks, not all marks are created equal. While some trademarks are inherently distinctive and easily protectable, others face challenges during the registration process. One of the most common hurdles involves marks that are deemed “merely descriptive.” In this article, we’ll explore what merely descriptive marks are, why they face scrutiny, and

A suggestive trademark is a mark that hints or implies something about the goods/services sold under the mark without explicitly stating them. Put differently, these marks allow consumers to use their imagination to make a leap from the mark to the underlying goods/services.

Examples of Suggestive Trademarks

Some notable examples of suggestive trademarks are:

  • AIRBUS

A Notice of Allowance is a document from the USPTO informing you that you can file a Statement of Use and/or Extension of Time within 6 months from the date of issuance. The USPTO will send the Notice of Allowance to you or your attorney via email. As illustrated below, the Notice of Allowance is

In 2024, the cost to file a trademark name is $250 per International Class unless a custom description is required, in which case it is $350. Generally, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) charges $250 per International Class of goods and/or services. However, if a custom description is necessary, the cost to trademark a name

Warhol’s use of Prince’s photo (taken by Lynn Goldsmith) was not entitled to fair use. In a David versus Goliath battle, the Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling against Andy Warhol’s Foundation last week.

SCOTUS: No “Fair Use” Defense in Warhol Use of Prince Photograph

SCOTUS found that Andy Warhol’s commercial use of Goldsmith’s photograph