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On February 7, 2020, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) issued a new examination guide, called “Mandatory Electronic Filing and Specimen Requirements.” These requirements are scheduled to go…

‘Tis the season to be jolly. It’s also the season for trademark owners to be educated about new rules from the United States Trademark Office. I usually write about fun…

Fans of the late George Carlin certainly know his famous monologue, “Filthy Words,” which featured Carlin’s list of 7 words you can never say on television. A radio broadcast featuring…

This month marks the fifth anniversary of my law practice.  When I hung my shingle in May 2014, I had just one client, but an enormous amount of determination and drive….

I never thought I’d write an article about Fortnite, but it’s the subject of several copyright lawsuits – real life battle royales – and definitely worth a blog post. For…

Clients frequently want to know how much it will cost to register a trademark.  The answer is always: “it depends.”  Here are some of the factors that can affect the cost…

The following is a general summary of the timing and the costs associated with the clearance and application to register a trademark in the United States.  These are general guidelines…

Winter is coming — it’s a cold, hard fact, and will be here on December 21.  WINTER IS COMING is also a slogan used in connection with the Game of Thrones series (final…

Significant changes to Canadian trademark law will come into effect on June 17, 2019.  These changes will impact businesses and individuals who own Canadian trademark registrations and pending applications, and who are…

I try hard to share news that is fun and informative.  I’m not sure how fun this is, but it’s a must read if you do business with European citizens,…