Surnames and the Trademark Act Last week, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (“TTAB” or “Board”) affirmed the Trademark Office’s refusal of registration for MOTT’S applied for “baby food” and “packaged combinations consisting primarily of fresh fruit, namely fresh fruit and fresh fruit packaged in combination with cheese, granola, yogurt, and/or caramels.”
First to File Wins
YOUR BRAND IN CHINA: Translate, File Early, File Often Managing an international trademark portfolio can be overwhelming, even for the most sophisticated multi-national company. But, what about the small, start-up company? How does a small company or entrepreneur navigate the international trademark system, especially protecting your brand in China? In Asia, file your trademark through the Madrid Protocol as many …
Copyright Infringement – Downward Dog
FAMOUS YOGI IN HOT WATER With a new year upon us and everyone making New Year’s resolutions, this month’s post is very timely. For those of you who embrace the ancient practice of yoga to help strengthen your body and relax your mind, have you ever wondered if your favorite yoga technique is covered by intellectual property law? The answer …
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Welcome to our KLO LAWTANK Blog! Throughout these posting, we will do our best to educate you and provide our opinion on developing Intellectual Property Law news and give you a chance to sound off in the Comments section to tell us what you think or ask us a question. We’re here to help. Have a burning question about trademarks …