Nancy MertzelJun 19, 20192 minDYKES ON BIKES, THE SLANTS and FUCT: Reclaiming Disparaging, Immoral and Scandalous TrademarksJune is Pride Month, which celebrates the contributions of the LGBTQ+ community. This year also commemorates the 50th Anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall Upris...
Nancy MertzelJan 22, 20191 minTTAB Seeks Input on Standard Protective OrderThe Trademark Trial and Appeal Board is seeking input on whether its standard protective order, which is applicable in all Opposition and Cancellation procee...
Nancy MertzelSep 13, 20182 minDo I Need a Trademark Search?Clients often ask whether they should conduct a trademark search before selecting or adopting a new brand name. The answer is usually yes. This post will exp...