Registered Trademark vs Domain Name

A reader submitted a comment asking about the comparative rights of holders of registered trademarks versus the rights of domain name registrants.  Since this is an issue I come across frequently, I thought it would be interesting to discuss.  The reader’s comment (below) was submitted in response to my article entitled “They’re Using My Trademark […]

GH&C Attorneys Win Music Industry Trademark Case

After a year-long battle, national touring and recording artist Dan Matthews and his American alternative rock band, “The Black Clouds,” can finally get their name back. Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla attorneys, led by Christopher J. Marino, Esq., succeeded in cancelling a nearly identical trademark registration obtained by a competing band. To read the full article, […]

Redskins Trademark Registrations Cancelled Again … It Has Been A Tough Week For “Poor” Daniel Snyder and His Washington Redskins

Much in line with how the 2013 season played out, Daniel Snyder and the Washington Redskins cannot win this week.  First, on Sunday, June 15, 2014, John Oliver rails on Mr. Snyder for holding fast to the Redskins name despite ongoing poor public sentiment.  Then, on June 18, 2014, for the second time in the […]

Can the Town Make Me Change My Sign?

A business’ signage can be one of the most distinctive characteristics of its brand and one of its most important assets.  This is especially true when the sign display’s the business’ federally registered trademark and color is a feature of the mark.  But what happens when that brand runs afoul of state and local laws? […]

Round Up – Things You May Have Missed (including some good summer cocktail banter material)

Cyber Security Report – Earlier this year, Verizon released viagra femme france montreal its 2013 Data Breach Investigations Report.  The report analyzes and presents data regarding the current state of various data breaches and network attacks.  Some of the results are surprising.             92% of breaches are perpetrated by outsiders             19% of breaches are […]

Will the New gTLDs Really Influence Internet User’s Experience?

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How to Choose a Product Name – Most Common Mistakes

Many businesses struggle when choosing a new brand for their product or service.  Over the years, I’ve identified a number of frequently repeated mistakes I’ve seen companies make in the brand selection process.  You can download and/or listen to them in my new podcast.  I hope you find it helpful.

ICANN Unveils New Trademark Clearinghouse

ICANN recently revealed information about the new trademark clearinghouse that will be used to help trademark owners protect their brands in connection with the pending introduction of new generic Top-Level Domains (gTLDs).  Here is a nutshell summary of what you need to know: When Does it Start? The trademark clearinghouse is slated to open its […]

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Echoes From Oscar Wilde In Luster Products, Inc. v. John M. Van Zandt d/b/a Vanza USA, Opposition No. 91202788 (TTAB 11/28/2012)

A recent decision by the United States Patent and Trademark Office, Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (“TTAB”), in an opposition proceeding captioned Luster Products, Inc. v. John M. Van Zandt, reminds us of the age old Oscar Wilde adage warning us of dangers in making assumptions.  In a precedential decision, the TTAB shot down the […]

Evolutionism vs. Creationism Battle Over Trademark Rights

In a trademark battle reminiscent of the famous 1925 battle between Williams Jennings Bryan and Clarence Darrow, ScienceFriday, Inc., owner of an NPR science based radio show called SCIENCE FRIDAY, has filed suit against  the Bob Enyart and Fred Williams operators of creationist website and radio show operated under the brand REAL SCIENCE FRIDAY. According […]

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