The U.S. Patent & Trademark Office announced new rules regarding foreign trademark applicants and registrants today. The rules will also impact foreign parties to trademark disputes in front of the Trademark Trial & Appeal Board. The new rules require that foreign applicants and registrants hire a U.S. attorney to represent them. They will go into … Read more
If you sell hemp or cannabidiol (CBD) products, then you already know that the law is rapidly changing. The Trademark Office is currently working to keep up with these changes. If you have recently filed or want to file a trademark application for hemp or CBD trademarks, be prepared for delays. There are also a … Read more
Trademark assignment is the process by which one party transfers its trademark rights to another party. The assignment is a contract, which can cover a few different items. It may be an assignment of common law trademark rights. There may also be a federal trademark registration involved, as well. You can even assign a trademark … Read more
The last few weeks I have had several conversations with prospective clients that have made a major mistake. When conducting their own common law or knockout searches, they found potentially conflicting trademarks. But instead of consulting with an attorney, they then contacted the trademark owner directly. There are various reasons why you might be tempted to … Read more
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