General

A trademark is any symbol, design, word, or phrase that identifies and distinguishes the goods or services of one business from those of another. It is a valuable asset that helps build consumer loyalty and brand recognition. Once a trademark is registered, its initial term is only for 10 years, after which it must be […]

California’s pure comparative fault system Under California law, a plaintiff who may have had some degree of fault or negligence in an accident may still be able to recover some damages from the defendant. This concept is known as comparative fault and it applies to car accidents, bicycle accidents, motorcycle accidents, or any other type

Yes. Trademark applications and all the information provided to the USPTO is made public and searchable via their online database TEAS. The law requires all trademark applications to be made public, including the applicant’s name, telephone, email, and address. The primary reason for making such information public is so the public can readily search for

Every trademark application must select at least one International Class for the proposed trademark being filed. The International Classification of Goods and Services, commonly referred to as the Nice Classification, is a system used by many countries to categorize the goods or services being registered. Simply put, it is how the applicant will identify its

One of the most common questions attorneys hear from clients is “how much is my case worth?” This question is applicable to all types of personal injury claims, such as a car accident, motorcycle accident, bicycle accident, slip and fall, dog bite, or anything else that would involve some sort of tortious conduct. It is

The clothing industry is highly lucrative and competitive, with many manufacturers vying to build a brand and capture a share of the market by trademarking their brand name. However, the Trademark Office routinely rejects many proposed trademarks in the clothing category on the grounds that they are merely ornamental or decorative in nature. When a

Even though anyone can file their own trademark by visiting the USPTO’s website, from a practical standpoint hiring a trademark attorney is highly advisable. Filing a trademark application is not merely about filling out the correct forms; there are many rules and intricacies involved which only an experienced trademark attorney can navigate through. Some of

A federal registration with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is not required to establish trademark rights. Trademark rights automatically attach to a word, logo, or symbol once it is used in interstate commerce. This is generally known as “common law trademark rights.” However, common law trademarks are generally not as strong as those granted