by Francine Ward | Jul 16, 2022 | Trademark Law
What does a trademark protect? Trademark protection starts long before the application is filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO). It starts with selecting a trademark that can actually be protected. As an intellectual property...
by Francine Ward | May 21, 2020 | Intellectual Property
Being an Intellectual Property (IP) attorney, I am paying close attention to how the pandemic of CoVID-19 is impacting the trademark and copyright arena. Physical Access Local governments and federal entities have restricted public access to means by which...
by Francine Ward | May 17, 2018 | Trademark Law
Dr. Dre Andre Romelle Young, also known as Dr. Dre, is a rapper, producer, and businessman. Around 1984, he started to use the nickname Dr. Dre, which is a combination of his previous alias Dr. J and his first name; referring to himself as a master DJ. In 1986, Dr....
by Francine Ward | Apr 15, 2018 | 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...
by Francine Ward | Dec 22, 2017 | Advertising Law, Business Law, Trademark Law
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 — time! You must...
