Desilu. ‘I Love Lucy.’

by Francine | Apr 15, 2018 | Francine Ward, Legal Blog, Trademark, Trademark application, Trademark Law

CBS. The CBS American television sitcom ‘I Love Lucy‘ aired from October 15, 1951 to May 6, 1957. The show, starring Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, was one of the most watched shows in the US, preceding The Andy Griffith Show in 1968 and Seinfeld in 1998. To...

Apple. iPhone X. “Animoji”

by Francine | Oct 29, 2017 | Legal, Legal Blog, Trademark Law, trademark protection, Trademark Search, Trademarks

Next week Apple will officially release their latest version of the iPhone – the iPhone X. One of the new gizmos of this highly awaited phone is called the “Animoji” feature. Using face recognition technology, this feature will allow the user to create, send, and...

Krusty Krab. Restaurant. Trademark Infringement.

by Francine | Aug 9, 2017 | Legal Blog, Trademark, Trademark Law, trademark protection, Trademark registration, Trademark Search

Sponge Bob SquarePants. Lawsuit. Almost everyone with young children knows about the animated TV series, Sponge Bob SquarePants. The show is based in the fictional underwater city, Bikini Bottom. And of course, within this city is a restaurant called The Krusty Krab,...

The Slants. USPTO. “Disparaging”

by Francine | Jun 21, 2017 | Legal, Legal Blog, Trademark application, Trademark Law, Trademark registration

Trademark. Rejection. Imagine that you find that ideal name that suits your business and brand quite perfectly. You rush to quickly file all of the appropriate paperwork with the US Patent and Trademark Office so that you can start to use your trademark. Then your...

Trademark Scammers. USPTO SCAM.

by Francine | May 20, 2017 | Lawsuit, Legal, Legal Blog, Patents, Scam, Trademark Law, trademark protection, Trademark registration, Trademark Search

Non-USPTO Solicitations Here is yet another way scammers are trying to part you from your hard-earned money. The USPTO recently announced that trademark holders are receiving letters in the mail requesting payment on fees due for the trademarks. The fraudulent...

Trademark. Branding. Why its important?

by Francine | Feb 18, 2017 | Brand owner, Branding, Legal Blog, Trademark, Trademark Copyright Attorney, Trademark Law, Trademark registration

What is Branding? Trademark protection is an essential part of your brand strategy. If you are focused on brand building, then having registered trademarks as part of your portfolio is important. Branding your business online takes thought, dedication, and most of all...