by Jennifer Fairbairn-Deal | Jan 22, 2024 | Licensing and Strategic Advice
All About Certification Marks Certification marks are a distinct category of trademarks that differ from traditional trademarks used to identify the source of goods or services. Instead of signifying the origin or source of the product or service, certification marks...
by Jennifer Fairbairn-Deal | Jan 17, 2024 | Licensing and Strategic Advice, Trademarks
Traps for the Unwary (Part Four) – Trademark Filing Firms If you want to file a federal trademark application, you may find yourself looking at third-party providers (e.g., law firms and filing firms) and making cost comparisons so that you can file as economically as...
by Jennifer Fairbairn-Deal | Jan 15, 2024 | Licensing and Strategic Advice, Trademarks
Law 360’s “Biggest Trademark Rulings of 2023” and Key Takeaways Check out Law 360 lists the following as its picks for the most impactful trademark rulings of 2023, and Brient IP’s key takeaway from each case: ① Jack Daniel’s Properties Inc. v. VIP Products LLC, Case...
by Jennifer Fairbairn-Deal | Nov 30, 2023 | Licensing and Strategic Advice, Patents, Trademarks
USPTO Wait Times – How long should you expect to wait for your U.S. trademark registration? According to the United States Patent & Trademark Office’s website, the time between filing a new trademark application and the first examination action is 8.5 months...
by Jennifer Fairbairn-Deal | Nov 28, 2023 | Licensing and Strategic Advice, Trademarks
How do you know if your trademark is being infringed? When someone else is making unauthorized use of your trademark or a similar mark in a manner that is likely to cause consumer confusion as to the source, sponsorship, or approval of the goods or services they are...
