by Sharon Adams | Jan 12, 2021 | Trademarks
Businesses often want to trademark a phrase or slogan that is commonly used in their business. However, the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) will refuse to register a phrase/slogan unless it functions as a trademark. A trademark must identify a source of the...
by Sharon Adams | Dec 14, 2020 | Trademarks
Every trademark application filed with the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) must show use of the trademark in commerce before a trademark will be registered. The trademark applicant must submit a specimen, or evidence, to show use of the mark in...
by Sharon Adams | Feb 28, 2020 | intellectual property, Non-Disclosure Agreement, Trade Secrets
Presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg was challenged over his use of Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) with women from his past. In addition, Bloomberg’s campaign staff reportedly are required to sign NDAs that preclude staffers from disclosing “all...
by Sharon Adams | Nov 12, 2019 | Trademarks
Rush to Register Trademarks Is On! More and more independent merchants are opening businesses and using online platforms to sell their products or services. Amazon is a key player in the online market. Amazon’s CEO Jeff Bezos says that independent merchants...
by Sharon Adams | Oct 12, 2019 | Trademarks
A office action from the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office states that the trademark is not “distinctive” and therefore will not be allowed register on the Principal Register. However the mark may qualify for registration on the Supplemental Register. What does this...
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