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I Just Started My Business – When Should I File for Trademark Protection?

Blog, Trademark & Copyright Law / David Klein

A frequent question that comes up when starting a business is when to file for trademark protection. The answer to this question will depend on a few things, such as the type of trademark protection that you want for your brand/business and whether you are already using the trademark in commerce or have a bona fide intent to do so within the required regulatory timeframe (as discussed below). What […]

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To Be or Not To Be Cancelled: Trademark Cancellation Procedures

Blog, Trademark & Copyright Law / David Klein

Whether you own a registered trademark or contest a trademark registration, it is important to understand the various trademark cancellation procedures. A trademark is a word, phrase, symbol, design, or a combination thereof, that identifies and distinguishes the source of goods/services. A trademark is ineligible for registration with the United States Patent and Trademark Office

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TTAB Trademark Decision Finds No Confusion Between CHINOOKR’D IPA and CHINOOK Wine

Blog, Journal, Trademark & Copyright Law / David Klein

W. Clay Mackey (“Opposer”), owner of the registered mark CHINOOK, for table wine, sparkling wine and beer, filed an opposition against Lawson’s Finest Liquids, LLC (“Applicant”) federal trademark application for CHINOOKER’D IPA, for beer. On December 7, 2020, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (“TTAB”) canceled the Opposer’s registration of CHINOOK for beer on the

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Responding to Trademark Office Actions

Blog, Trademark & Copyright Law / David Klein

Approximately three (3) months after submitting a trademark application to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”), the application will be assigned to an Examining Attorney. The Examining Attorney will review the application for any administrative or substantive issues and deliver an “office action” if there are any such issues. If no issues with

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USPTO Provides Clarity on CBD Trademark Applications

Journal, Trademark & Copyright Law / David Klein

May 8, 2019 To date, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“PTO”) has refused registration for cannabis and derivative products on the basis that such goods were unlawful for use under federal law. The passage of the Farm Bill, on December 20, 2018, removed hemp from the Controlled Substances List and gave states the

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will.i.am’s #Willpower Trademark Application Rejected

Journal, Trademark & Copyright Law / David Klein

August 27, 2018 will.i.am’s trademark application for #Willpower has received a final refusal by the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (“TTAB”). The TTAB found that #Willpower was likely to be confused with a previously registered mark which consisted of two offset, identical mountain peaks with the stylized text “WILLPOWER WEAR” below and “Have the will.

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