There are so many costs when you are starting a new business. For small businesses without major financial backing, it …
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Issues Clients face in Patent/Trademark
Issues Clients face in Patent/Trademark Understanding procedural options available at each step of patent process. Understanding if a trademark is …
Sonic opposed Dogfish Head’s signature cocktail trademark
Sonic Drive-In opposed Dogfish Head Craft Brewery Inc.’s federal trademark application to register a “prohibition-inspired cocktail” branded “Sonic Archeology.” The signature cocktail made from …
Yes, you can sell the same beer under more than one brand name and other trademark lessons
One of the ways to resolve a trademark dispute is to agree to sell a product under a different brand …
The nation of Iceland is protecting its trademark identity
An application for “I ‘ celand” filed by Cosmica Cia. Ltda., an Ecuadorian company seeking to register the name for a line …
Target being sued for a stupid move, and rightfully so
It amazes me how brazen some companies can be when it comes to trademark infringement. Even if it was a …
Did an iconic whiskey glass manufacturer lead to the demise of its own trade dress protection?
Glencairn filed a trademark infringement suit in against Plamazonx LLC, claiming Plamazonx’ sales of whiskey tasting glasses sold as “Del …
5 Steps for Spring Cleaning Your Brand Assets
You may be doing some spring cleaning at home or in your yard as the winter seasons fades away. Now …
“Reserve” Variations May Not Be Protectable as Trademarks
“Reserve” is a common term used in the hospitality industry by hotels and restaurants. Common terms are difficult to register …
New York Farm Distilleries Have Advantage in Barrel Programs
Craft distilleries are often interested in introducing barrel programs. These can be a regulatory quagmire because distilleries generally can’t sell …