A trademark can give its owner a monopoly over use of a range of items that comprise its brand – a certain word, phrase, logo, slogan, sound, or even a smell. As any business owner knows, each of these may be an essential component of a company’s brand. However, good...
Any business or brand should consider trademark cost as a business investment. A trademark has tremendous value as companies continue to expand online and globally. As you build your brand or business, establishing a trademark becomes essential. Technology helps...
On January 18, 2017, the Supreme Court heard oral argument for Lee v. Tam.[1] In this case, the Supreme Court will review whether the 15 U.S.C. § 1052(a) of the Lanham Act, which prohibits the registration of disparaging trademarks, is facially invalid...
Patent law protects rights in new and non-obvious inventions. More than this, it provides the owner of the patent with an exclusive monopoly on the invention in the market for a period of time. The ability to prevent competitors from practicing an...
