Nancy MertzelApr 183 minStrategies for Combating CounterfeitingCounterfeiting continues to be a serious problem for United States businesses. While concrete numbers are difficult to obtain, a Library...
Nancy MertzelJan 5, 20211 minUSPTO Increases Trademark and TTAB FeesEffective January 2, 2021, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) increased fees in trademark matters and changed some of...
Nancy J. 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...
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...