Trademark law furthers these goals by regulating the proper use of trademarks. Trademarks are governed by both state and federal law. Originally, state common law provided the main source of ...

Although you are not required to register a tradename or a logo and can acquire common law rights simply by using the trademark in commerce, registration allows a company to establish exclusive rights ...

Trademarks can be a business’s most valuable assets. Apple’s mark is estimated to be worth more than $355 billion. The Amazon ...

If the names that they register are not trademarks (either common law or registered) it is not clear that such behavior constitutes cybersquatting. The UDRP and the Anti-Cybersquatting legislation ...

Selecting the right instructions from the trademark class list is important for comprehensive emblem protection. Avoiding common mistakes like selecting the incorrect class, the use of vague ...

Lincoln University is taking the Lincoln University Alumni Association (LUAA) to court because the alumni group continued to ...

Troutman Pepper’s Michael Hobbs reviews Marvel and DC’s recent cancellation of super hero marks, and provides practical tips ...

Chapters contrast common law and civil law approaches while focusing on the US and EU trademark systems in light of the role these systems have played in the development of trademark laws.

Generally, third parties who believe they may be harmed by a trademark registration can challenge a USPTO trademark application through the ...

That said, aside from an idea, which is not legally protectable, protecting real intellectual property definitely is an issue ...

“A common misconception is that having a trademark means you legally own a ... said Reichman Jorgensen Lehman & Feldberg – ...

The social media app told the BBC that it had rights to the trademark in the UK based on common law. The UK recognises common law rights regarding brands that have not been registered as ...