Trademarks are one type of intellectual property, as are patents and copyrights. However, obtaining a registered trademark can be confusing due to complexities in the process. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office explains trademarks only denote your rights to use a...
Trademark Law
Are you missing trademark protection?
by Saile Ackerman LLC | Feb 17, 2022 | Trademark Law
As a business owner, you should know about the ways that trademarks could potentially play into the growth and success of your business. Many people initially find this area of law intimidating, especially with the legal complexities involved, but a basic...
What you need to know about intellectual property, patents, and trademarks
by Saile Ackerman LLC | Feb 16, 2022 | Patent Law, Trademark Law
In today’s digital world, intellectual property is a complicated topic. It can be hard to determine what belongs to whom. It is especially challenging if there’s no registered patent or trademark. What is intellectual property? Intellectual property refers to original...
What qualifies as a trademark?
by Saile Ackerman LLC | Jan 3, 2022 | Trademark Law
When you sell goods or services, you want your customers to recognize that they came from you and no one else. This is exactly what a trademark does. As explained by the US Patent and Trademark Office, your trademark can consist of virtually anything, including the...
Common errors in the trademark registration process
On Behalf of Saile Ackerman LLC | Nov 15, 2021 | Blog, Trademark Law
If you want to protect a phrase, word or symbol of your business's service or product, you will need a trademark. Having a trademark can make a big difference in a competitive market because it distinguishes your brand from others. However, applying for a trademark...
The limitations of common law trademarks
by Saile Ackerman LLC | Oct 18, 2021 | Trademark Law
Cost-conscious leaders of small, growth-oriented businesses sometimes take undue comfort in the legal concept of a "common law trademark". Here's why that's a risky proposition, and why business owners should instead take advantage of the United States Patent and...
How is a trademark protected?
by Saile Ackerman LLC | Oct 15, 2021 | Trademark Law
In essence, a trademark is a slogan, design, word, symbol or a combination of these elements that denotes and differentiates the services and goods of one particular entity from others. A number of identifiers of origin, such as trade names, certification marks,...
Trademark cease and desist letters
by Saile Ackerman LLC | Oct 12, 2021 | Trademark Law
A registered trademark can be an important step in bringing a product or service to market, and it is a vital asset to protect. Acquiring a trademark prevents other companies from selling their goods or services using a mark that closely resembles yours. This...
Trademark bullying can cost companies when it goes too far
by Saile Ackerman LLC | Apr 15, 2021 | Trademark Law
Defending trademarks can be an important part of business, but it’s also important to know how far to go. Going past sensible boundaries could mean unnecessary costs and long-lasting reputational damage. Duke University has been branded a “trademark bully” by two of...
Are digital products based on blockchain still subject to trademark law?
On Behalf of Saile Ackerman LLC | Mar 31, 2021 | Trademark Law
Symbols and designs can find solace in United States trademark laws, but new evolutions in assigning value may push ownership boundaries. Nonfungible tokens (NFTs) are taking the internet by storm, netting values into the millions. But their new take on tagging...
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