United States: Trademark

This week's BL Business Branding Newsletter takes a sip of the latest trademark drama in the food-and-beverage world.

The Federal Circuit reversed the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board's ("TTAB") dismissal of an opposition because the TTAB's conclusion that the marks were dissimilar was not based on substantial evidence and because lack of actual consumer confusion was insufficient to outweigh other factors suggesting that confusion was likely.

I was driving to work with the music on shuffle. The next song came on and from the drums alone, I knew what it was — First Date by Blink-182.

If you have received a Notice of Opposition against your application, it means that another person believes that your trademark should not be registered and has initiated opposition proceedings...

FSST Pharms, LLC, doing business as Native Nations Cannabis and owned by the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe in South Dakota, applied to register NATIVE NATIONS CANNABIS...

In today's fast-evolving digital landscape, safeguarding brand identity requires vigilance, experience, and strategic action. Barnes & Thornburg is proud to be recognized among the top U.S. firms...

When submitting replacement or new drawings in a pending US application, applicant must submit any amendments to drawings...

In today's fast-paced and innovation-driven economy, ideas are among the most valuable assets a person or business can own.

Understanding the differences between trademark, copyright, and patent protections is essential for safeguarding your intellectual property.