Protecting your Mark with the Correct Registration Symbol(s)

Clients often ask why, when and how to use the federal registration (“®”) symbol with their trade or service marks. The principal reason to use a registration mark ® with your federally registered trademark is to provide notice to the public that your mark is federally registered and has the protections ...

The U.S. Olympic Committee – Too Much Power Corrupts

Although federal registration of your company’s trademark provides additional protections against infringement not enjoyed by unregistered marks, these protections aren’t self-effectuating. As the owner of a mark you must remain watchful for instances of both unauthorized use and the appearance of confusingly similar marks and take appropriate action. In trademark ...

Trademark Specimens of Use – Issues to Consider

Requirements for Multiple Specimens are on the Rise at the Trademark Office Sherman IP helps applicants respond to Trademark Office Actions for applications they filed on their own. (Sherman IP Office Action Services)  A Stanford Law School analysis shows that over 50% of self-filed trademark applications get rejected, and Sherman IP’s experience shows ...

Fee Shifting in Trademark Cases Could Be Good News for Small Companies

Fee Shifting in Trademark Cases Could Be Good News for Small Companies. Having a Federally Registered Trademark Is Now Even More Valuable It is never a good idea for a Party to pursue a lawsuit simply because they think they can recover their attorney’s fees.  As they say in Las Vegas, ...