Substantial Increase In US Trademark Fees Effective January 2, 2021

Posted on December 18, 2020December 29, 2020 by mchattie

To all current trademark owners who have a maintenance filing due within the year and those currently considering filing any new trademark applications…get your filing done before 2021! The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will be increasing its fees for filing trademark applications, post-registration maintenance filings, and certain filings with the Trademark Trial Read more about Substantial Increase In US Trademark Fees Effective January 2, 2021[…]

New USPTO Rule Will Require Foreign Trademark Owners To Be Represented by U.S. Attorney

Posted on July 31, 2019August 2, 2019 by mchattie

This week the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued new Rules under Title 37 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Parts 2, 7, and 1. This new Rule[1] is effective August 3, 2019 and requires all foreign trademark owners, including foreign-domiciled trademark applicants, registrants, and parties to Trademark Trial and Appeal Board proceedings Read more about New USPTO Rule Will Require Foreign Trademark Owners To Be Represented by U.S. Attorney[…]

Beware: Misleading Trademark Notices

Posted on March 25, 2019March 25, 2019 by mchattie

We’re always fascinated, not only by the “guile” behind “illegitimate” trademark solicitations, but also by the prices charged. Most of these scam “official looking” solicitations actually quote fees that are higher than we, or your attorneys, would likely charge. Section 8, Combined Section 8 & 15 (worth it in our opinion) and Section 8 & Read more about Beware: Misleading Trademark Notices[…]

A Green Wave of Trademark Applications? Expect a Surge of Cannabis Related Trademark Applications in 2019 after the Legalization of Industrial Hemp and CBD

Posted on December 12, 2018December 12, 2018 by mchattie

By: Sarah Teitelman, Esq. and Christopher McHattie, Esq. As we predicted in 2016 in our Great “Green” Rush article, and in Sarah Teitelman’s student note The Stakes Have Never Been Higher: Why States Should Adopt A Model State Intent-To-Use Trademark Registration System To Facilitate The National Expansion Of The Marijuana Industry[1], the interest and activity Read more about A Green Wave of Trademark Applications? Expect a Surge of Cannabis Related Trademark Applications in 2019 after the Legalization of Industrial Hemp and CBD[…]

Girls Scouting Out Trademark Infringement from Boy Scouts of America

Posted on November 9, 2018December 12, 2018 by mchattie

Written by Courtney Allen, with some help from Chris McHattie. Written by Courtney Allen and Chris McHattie No “Scout” About it, when the Boy Scouts of America announced plans to change their name to the more universal “Scouts BSA” to allow girls into the program, they probably hadn’t thought through the intellectual property implications. Unfortunately, Read more about Girls Scouting Out Trademark Infringement from Boy Scouts of America[…]

Spooktacular Halloween Intellectual Property

Posted on October 31, 2018December 12, 2018 by mchattie

Trick or treat, smell my feet, give me something good to eat! October 31st brings out the ghosts and goblins, as well as frightful fun and festivities. Today, we’re digging up some popular matters of this haunting holiday and their trademarks, copyrights and patents that enhance this bewitching occasion. On the days leading up to Halloween, you’ll Read more about Spooktacular Halloween Intellectual Property[…]

In Pursuit of Distinctiveness for Logos

Posted on April 27, 2018April 27, 2018 by mchattie

by Aidan Murray (with a little help from Chris McHattie) Creating a logo for a brand is not as easy as simply drawing up “whatever design” pops into your head or by hiring a creative team to develop a unique logo. Even if the logo is “original” to you and you’re certain it is “unique,” Read more about In Pursuit of Distinctiveness for Logos[…]

Apple’s iPad prevents Mi Pad EU Trademark

Posted on December 6, 2017December 6, 2017 by mchattie

iPad, Mi Pad, YourPad, Who’sPad? Apple has successfully established a globally well-known product name for itself, especially in their i(insert tech product) line that when something relatively close comes along, there will be trouble. In this case, Mi (me or my depending on how you pronounce it) Pad. Apple has succeeded at preventing Chinese tech company Xiaomi Read more about Apple’s iPad prevents Mi Pad EU Trademark[…]

6 Must-Haves for Every Fourth of July Celebration

Posted on June 29, 2017July 1, 2017 by mchattie

Since 1941, the Fourth of July has been a federal holiday in the United States, but the festive traditions for Independence Day go back to the 18th century and the American Revolution. On July 2nd, 1776, the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence and two days later the Declaration of Independence was drafted by Read more about 6 Must-Haves for Every Fourth of July Celebration[…]

Did you know that the first registered trademark was a beer brand? #NationalBeerDay

Posted on April 7, 2017April 9, 2018 by mchattie

Today, April 7, is National Beer Day, which commemorates April 7, 1933, the day that the Cullen-Harrison Act went into effect allowing the legal sale of low-alcohol beer in the US. It was signed into law by President Franklin Roosevelt at which time he famously remarked: “I think this would be a good time for a Read more about Did you know that the first registered trademark was a beer brand? #NationalBeerDay[…]