by Sahil M. | Jan 16, 2025 | Insights
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has recently made a number of changes to its fee schedule to take effect on January 19, 2025, both in trademark and patent filings. These changes are intended to address changes in the costs of operating the...
by Sahil M. | Jan 10, 2025 | Insights
The term “dupe” has become increasingly prevalent in the ever-evolving fashion landscape. It refers to products that closely resemble high-end items but are sold at a fraction of the price. Unlike counterfeits, dupes do not bear the original brand’s...
by Sahil M. | Dec 31, 2024 | Insights
Obtaining a federal trademark registration with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is one of the most important steps a business can take to protect its brand. But what happens when your application is rejected? Many entrepreneurs and business...
by Sahil M. | Dec 23, 2024 | Insights
Trademark registration is a critical tool for businesses to protect their brand identity and secure exclusive rights in commerce. Yet the very system designed to safeguard those rights has become a target for scams that prey on applicants and registrants. Fraudsters...
by Sahil M. | Dec 19, 2024 | Insights
Buying a trademark is one of the most effective strategies for creating a brand within the shortest time possible without having to register it. A trademark is a company’s name, logo, or motto, and it is always easier to take over a trademark than to build it from...
by Sahil M. | Dec 1, 2024 | Insights
What is a Combined Section 71 & 15 declaration? A trademark serves as an important tool in the defense of the identity of a brand so that its name, logo, or jingle is not taken by another competitor. But as the trademark owner, you have more obligations to...
