Interstate Trademark Disputes in Practice

The recent trademark dispute between the University of Texas (UT) and Virginia Commonwealth University involving the trademark for ‘havoc’ looks at interstate trademark issues.

Posted on: 6 May 2015 | 3:58 pm

New gTLDs Registrations Cause Eye-Brow Raising Results!

Since the onset of the new gTLDs being offered, it is being reported that the Trademark Clearinghouse program may be causing a negative effect on the registrations of domains. The TMCH program is having a very negative ‘chilling effect’ towards those that try to register a domain under one of the new gTLDs.

Posted on: 16 March 2015 | 2:24 pm

The IP Audit - Newsletter Update

An intellectual property audit applies to all of us that own and use intellectual property for our business. Traverse Legal's experienced IP attorneys and leveraged software tools provide you with an efficient and cost-effective IP Audit.

Posted on: 17 February 2015 | 6:57 pm

What is the Trademark Clearinghouse?

Attorney Enrico Schaefer discusses what is the Trademark Clearinghouse and its important with the new gTLD domain extensions now available.

Posted on: 21 August 2014 | 3:55 pm

Trademark Clearinghouse Information from Service Providers Deloitte and IBM – YouTube Video

Representatives from Trademark Verification Service Provider Deloitte and Sunrise/Claims Service Provider IBM discuss the Trademark Clearinghouse initial startup process.

Posted on: 13 August 2014 | 10:35 am

Redskins Trademarks Canceled by U.S. Patent Office

The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) of the U.S. Patent Office has canceled six federal trademark registrations owned by the Washington Redskins in a 2-1 vote in which the Board ruled that the term "Redskins" is disparaging to American...

Posted on: 14 July 2014 | 11:38 am

The Beastie Boys Sue Monster Energy Company for Copyright Infringement – YouTube Video

The Beastie Boys 2012 Copyright Infringement lawsuit against Monster Energy Drink receives a jury verdict award of $1.7 million in damages to the Plaintiffs.

Posted on: 24 June 2014 | 2:56 pm

COMMON TRADEMARK APPLICATION MISTAKES – YouTube Video

YouTube Video: The second call in of the 2011 Trademark Teleconference Series with Erik Pelton and Mark Donahey called Common Trademark Application Mistakes

Posted on: 23 June 2014 | 4:10 pm

How to Respond to a Trademark Opposition

Today we are going to be talking about how to respond to a trademark opposition. A trademark opposition can come in many forms.

Posted on: 15 May 2014 | 11:14 am

TTAB Rulings Effect on Federal Trademark Litigation

The determination by the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, or TTAB, as to whether or not a mark creates a likelihood of confusion with another mark has historically not been binding upon a federal court in any subsequent trademark litigation....

Posted on: 3 November 2013 | 1:55 am

How To Respond To A Trademark Cease And Desist Letter

Companies and other entities that own trademarks regularly monitor third party use of what those entities deem to be confusingly similar marks, in an effort to police their trademark and maintain trademark rights. In doing so, it is fairly common...

Posted on: 1 October 2013 | 11:31 pm

Understanding How To Trademark A Name: An Attorney Knows Best

So you want to know how to trademark a name, logo, or slogan? It's a great question. Something in the back of your mind tells you these brand names are becoming increasingly important in the internet age. You see other...

Posted on: 1 October 2013 | 7:06 pm

The Requirement Of Use As A Mark For Trademark Infringement Claims

The 6th Circuit has required that a defendant make use of a trademark in a trademark sense in order to be subject to liability for trademark infringement. However, the 2nd Circuit recently held that a plaintiff does not have to...

Posted on: 2 August 2013 | 10:01 am

Can a TTAB Decision Preclude Subsequent Trademark Litigation in Federal Court?

The United States Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit recently ruled that the Trademark Trial and Review Board refusal to register a mark based upon a finding of likelihood of confusion does not preclude the filing of subsequent trademark...

Posted on: 1 August 2013 | 8:37 pm

Zynga's Trademark Infringement Lawsuit Concerning "With Friends"

The mobile application developer of "Words With Friends", namely Zynga, has sued the developer and author of another mobile application known as "Bang With Friends". The lawsuit, which involves trademark claims, will require that Zynga is able to effectively establish...

Posted on: 31 July 2013 | 3:02 pm

Beware of Common Law Trademarks

Individuals and businesses are constantly considering brand protection. In particular, they usually contact a trademark attorney and say they want to register their trademark. In the United States, that registration would be withg the United States Patent and Trademark Office,...

Posted on: 30 July 2013 | 2:15 pm