Office Action calls for a legal writing. When there is problem with your trademark application, the Office will issue an OA. There could be multiple instances of OA per application while many trademarks get registered without any. Sometimes, a simple change to your application can fix the problem, so the only thing you need to is agreeing… Continue reading Trademark Office Action: how to respond
Author: Youngsik Jeon, Esq.
J.D. Chicago-Kent College of Law; Georgia & Illinois Bar Member; USPTO Registered Patent Attorney
You’ve got to “use” your trademark
Let’s take a look at an interesting story: By the time Apple Inc. debuted iPhone in January 2007, the prefix “i” had already become a thing of Apple. The inauguration of iMac series dates back in 1998. In 2003, iPod was a mega hit. Lesser known than Apple, however, there was a startup called InfoGear Technology Corporation, which developed an internet phone technology, called “iPhone.”
For DIY TM Applicants: What’s a Strong tradeMark?
There is a “strong mark” and a “weak mark”. You don’t need to know all legal distinctions as to different types of marks, but you want to have a strong mark, right? Here’s a shortcut to get to the goal.
Marketing Starts From Naming
Many low-end products tend to say exactly what it is. On the other hand, high-end products are very subtle. Have you ever bought a crappy good carefully wrapped inside a sophisticated package? Well, more likely than not you weren’t careful. The thing is there is a tiny market for a fancy looking crappy product. In… Continue reading Marketing Starts From Naming
How to Deal with Cease and Desist Letter (Patent or Trademark Infringement Allegation)
When you run a business, there is a chance that one day you receive a letter claiming that you are infringing someone else’s trademark or patent rights. It’s commonly called a “Cease and Desist Letter.”
What is Trade Dress?
When it comes to trademark (or servicemark), brand names, symbols, and logo designs are the first things to come to your mind. However, there are other types of trademarks that are protected. For example, a sound or packaging is also protected by the trademark law.
Cheapest Way to Protect Your Trade Name (or Trademark, Servicemark, etc)
Have you been to a Burger King restaurant in Mattoon, Illinois? I mean the other Burger King restaurant. There is a restaurant called Burger King, which has nothing to do with Burger King franchise.
Protect Your Products with Patent
While there’s innovative product like iPhone, most new products are improved versions of old products.
3 Questions Before Launching a New Product
“Everyone copies everyone” There is often a grey area between innovation and imitation when it comes to a highly competitive industry. Nevertheless, you often hear about patent infringement lawsuits and trademark disputes. Especially in the U.S., lawsuits and other legal disputes are a serious problem for business owners. If you once get served with a… Continue reading 3 Questions Before Launching a New Product
When to Register Trademark?
Most clients come to me after their products reached the market. In fact, that’s when you know for sure that your product has the potential to be something. If not, why invest in registering trademark?