When a company stops using a brand, the law does not allow that company to indefinitely block others from using it. In the United States, trademark rights exist to protect active commercial use, not to[…]
The regulatory landscape for hemp and CBD products has grown more complex following the recent enactment of a federal ban targeting intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids. While the 2018 Farm Bill had opened the door for hemp’s[…]
The perfume world is full of creativity, luxury, and competition—but it’s also filled with confusion. If you’ve ever walked into a store or browsed online and seen perfumes labeled “similar to” or “inspired by” major[…]
As the U.S. federal government experiences a lapse in funding, many agencies have adjusted or suspended operations. Below is an update on how the shutdown affects trademark and copyright filings. Trademark Filings – USPTO Remains Open and Fully Operational[…]
In a sharply divided opinion issued on August 26, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) vacated and remanded the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board’s (TTAB) refusal to register Erik Brunetti’s[…]
If you’ve designed a logo with Canva, you might be wondering whether you can legally trademark it. This is a great question because while Canva makes design accessible, the platform has specific Terms of Use that affect[…]
If you’re expanding your business internationally, protecting your brand is likely top of mind. A common question I hear from clients is: “Can I get a global trademark?” The short answer: No, there is no[…]
Are you considering registering a trademark that “consists of or comprises immoral, deceptive, or scandalous matter, or matter which may disparage or falsely suggest a connection with persons, living or dead, institutions, beliefs, or national[…]
In the highly competitive landscape of digital marketing, it’s not uncommon for businesses to bid on their competitors’ brand names as keywords in Google Ads. It might seem like a clever strategy to capture traffic[…]
If you’re in the spirits business and thinking of building a brand around “Tequila” or “Mezcal,” there’s an important legal roadblock you need to understand. In the U.S., these terms aren’t just generic descriptions of[…]
