Trademarks and Free Speech - “Trump Too Small” Not Registrable
Earlier this month, the US Supreme Court delivered its ruling in the case of Vidal v. Elster. Learn about the impact of this decision
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Nancy Mertzel
- Feb 29
- 4 min
Is “Trump Too Small” … Registrable? Understanding Trademarks and Free Speech
Read on for an explanation of what you should know about the Court’s anticipated ruling in Vidal v Elste
Nancy Mertzel
- Nov 29, 2023
- 3 min
MetaBirkins, Trademarks & The First Amendment
How the modified Rogers test was recently applied by a district court in MetaBirkins.
Nancy Mertzel
- Sep 27, 2023
- 3 min
Trademarks and Band Names
Musicians who collaborate and form a band may not be aware of business issues like taking steps to protect their intellectual property
Nancy Mertzel
- Jul 26, 2023
- 4 min
Abitron v Hetronic: “Use in Commerce” Reigns Supreme
In June, the US Supreme Court delivered its ruling in the case of Abitron Austria GMBH v. Hetronic Int’l, Inc., which concerned whether a US
Nancy Mertzel
- May 26, 2023
- 3 min
What Every Business Owner Should Know About Intellectual Property
Intellectual property, or “IP,” can be one of the most valuable assets of a business. Identifying and protecting your IP is essential.
Nancy Mertzel
- Nov 17, 2022
- 1 min
New Trademark Office Action Response Deadlines
The USPTO recently changed the time period to respond to trademark office actions from six months to three months from the date of the...
Nancy Mertzel
- Aug 10, 2022
- 2 min
New Options for Trademark Searches
Building on a previous article about trademark searches, I elaborate on some of the new vendors and opportunities available to...
Nancy Mertzel
- Apr 18, 2022
- 3 min
Strategies for Combating Counterfeiting
Counterfeiting continues to be a serious problem for United States businesses. While concrete numbers are difficult to obtain, a Library...
Nancy Mertzel
- Nov 17, 2021
- 3 min
Are You Considering A New Cannabis Brand?
The legalization of cannabis across the country creates both new opportunities for business and new risks. Read on for tips on name selecti
Nancy Mertzel
- Oct 27, 2021
- 2 min
Options for Streamlining a TTAB Trademark Dispute with Alternative Case Resolution (ACR)
Not all trademark disputes take place in court. Learn about TTAB and tips for streamlining TTAB cases using Alternating Case Resolution.
Nancy Mertzel
- Apr 26, 2021
- 4 min
Two Important Changes to Trademark and Copyright Laws:
Two recently enacted statutes, the Trademark Modernization Act of 2020 (TMA) and the Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement (CASE
Nancy Mertzel
- Jan 5, 2021
- 1 min
USPTO Increases Trademark and TTAB Fees
Effective January 2, 2021, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) increased fees in trademark matters and changed some of...
Nancy J. Mertzel
- Jan 22, 2019
- 1 min
TTAB Seeks Input on Standard Protective Order
The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board is seeking input on whether its standard protective order, which is applicable in all Opposition and...
Nancy Mertzel
- Sep 13, 2018
- 2 min
Do I Need a Trademark Search?
trademark search basics, and why it is generally a good idea to have an attorney obtain and review a comprehensive trademark search.
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