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...

Why Register a Trademark?

by Francine | Dec 15, 2017 | Legal Blog, Trade Secrets, Trademark, Trademark application, Trademark Copyright Attorney

There are many benefits for a brand owner when they take the time to perform a comprehensive trademark search before filing a trademark application. Further, the benefits of trademark registration in the United States for anyone doing business in the U.S. are...

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,...

Difference Between a Trademark & Copyright

by Francine | Feb 18, 2017 | Copyright Attorney, Copyright Duration, Copyright Expire, Legal, Legal Blog, Legal Information, Trademark

Many online business owners confuse trademark registration with copyright registration. Trademark registration refers to protecting the brand name, color, design, and/or logo of your business, and provides a means to distinguish your product from others in the...

Is a Trademark Required? TM?

by Francine | Feb 18, 2017 | Branding, Legal, Legal Blog, Trademark, Trademark application

Trademark? Branding? While trademark registration is not required for the protection of your valuable logos, designs, words, phrases, and other source identifiers, it is a smart business judgment decision to protect them in that way. Taking that extra step to protect...

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...