MetaBirkins, Trademarks & The First Amendment
How the modified Rogers test was recently applied by a district court in MetaBirkins.
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Nancy Mertzel
- Sep 27
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Sep 13, 2018
- 2 min
Do 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...
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