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Alt Legal IP News – Issue #203
It's a good idea to research the cultural connotations for proposed trademarks so that you don't accidentally trademark a word that means "illness" or "fool" or "pubic ha...
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A Distinct Category: How to Overcome a 2(e)(1) Refusal
Under Section §2(e)(1) of the Trademark Act, the USPTO may refuse to register a trademark that merely describes the goods or services. To overcome a §2(e)(1) refusal (i...
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Stars: They file trademarks just like we do! (Part 1)
Celebrity trademark applications serve many of the same purposes that any business entity's marks do. Some celebrities file applications to protect their names and catch ...
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Alt Legal IP News – Issue # 197
Metallica and the band's co-manager Cliff Burnstein have been acquiring IP rights to various song catalogs, including tons of classic rock. Eminem's publisher is alleging...
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In 2(d)eep: How to Effectively Respond to 2(d) Refusals
In order to qualify for registration, a trademark must be distinct. A mark that is distinct identifies and distinguishes the source of goods and/or services. Generally, a...
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