by Angela Langlotz | Dec 24, 2019 | Trademark Application, Trademark Registration, Trademark Usage, Trademarks |
People often ask me if they can register a trademark for a product that will come out in the future, and the answer is yes, absolutely. In fact, in the age of aggressive online copycats, it’s a great idea to register a trademark for a future product. You might do...
by Angela Langlotz | Dec 17, 2019 | Design Marks, Trademark Infringement, Trademark Registration, Trademark Usage, Trademarks |
A distinctive shape can serve as a trademark! I got a call yesterday that made me think of the little tree air fresheners — my aunt always had one of those things hanging in her car, so those bring back childhood memories for me — but more importantly,...
by Angela Langlotz | Dec 10, 2019 | Trademarks |
A specimen is the proof of use that you submit along with your trademark application to show the Examiner how you are using the mark. It’s important to submit a proper specimen, because if you do it wrong, your trademark application will be rejected. The most...
by Angela Langlotz | Dec 3, 2019 | Trademark Application, Trademarks |
People often ask me if they can register a trademark for a product that will come out in the future, and the answer is yes, absolutely. In fact, in the age of aggressive online copycats, it’s a great idea to register a trademark for a future product. You might do...
by Angela Langlotz | Jul 2, 2019 | Trademark Infringement, Trademark Usage, Trademarks |
A viewer asked me about a video that he had seen online, wherein Subway sandwich chain poked fun at rival McDonald’s burgers, using a video that seemed to use the McDonald’s “Golden Arches” logo. I discussed parody on an earlier video, which is why this question came...
by Angela Langlotz | Jun 11, 2019 | Trademark Infringement, Trademark Office Actions, Trademark Searches, Trademark Usage, Trademarks |
One of the most common things that trips up trademark applicants and inexperienced attorneys alike is the rule that says that all foreign words contained in a trademark must be translated into English language so that they can be compared with any existing trademarks...
