The nominative fair use doctrine comes into play when one company uses the mark of another company (usually a competitor) …
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Successful Proof of Trade Dress in Restaurant Décor
A restaurant that has a distinctive and recognizable décor theme can protect its “look and feel” through trade dress law, …
Twitter can help you plan your road trip!
Road trips can be fun when you travel with friends and family, but there are always times during every road …
Jeep Public Campaign to Avoid Genericism of its Mark
Last week, I posted an article on what a business can do to avoid genericism of its trademark and how …
What is the Forecast for Craft Breweries?
Are you writing your business plan and trying to figure out whether a brewery is likely to be a profitable …
International Markets for New York Craft Beers
American craft beers are gaining respect in the international marketplace. The Brewers Association reports that exports of US craft beer rose …
Waterfront Restaurants
If you have a restaurant along the southern shores of Lake Ontario (Rochester and Sodus Bay), you should follow the …
Employee Texting Can Cost Employers. Do you Have Delivery Employees that Put you At Risk?
Distracted driving causes accidents. In today’s mobile world, this extends beyond playing with the radio buttons, eating while driving or …
The U.S. Department of Labor and Private Litigants Target Restaurant Industry
The U.S. Department of Labor has undertaken several major investigations against employers in the restaurant industry. The Department of Labor …
How can you get the best Trademark Registration?
First, do not use an online service that simply fills in an electronic form for you. A trademark registration will …