Design patents tend to get overlooked as a means of protection for jewelry designs. This may be a result of the stigma associated with patents as being very costly and taking very long to obtain. However, design patents are substantially less expensive and take a shorter period of time to obtain than utility patents and as such can be a …
Trade Dress Protection: The Underutilized Trademark Right
Standing out in a sea of brands can be difficult. Coming up with clever slogans, and distinctive brand names are essential to leave lasting impressions on consumers. Brands can further set themselves apart by coming up with unique trademarks through product shapes, color and packaging. Earlier this year, cosmetic brand, Glossier, secured a trademark registration for their signature pink bubble …
You Received a Trademark Office Action, Now What?
Have you received an office action from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in response to your submission of an application for U.S. trademark protection? Trademark office actions may be issued by a USPTO examining attorney for a number of reasons. The examining attorney may issue an office action to request amendments to the application, to request additional …
Forming a Business: The Importance of Trademark Clearance Searches
It is a common belief among prospective business owners that because a business name is available for registration with the relevant Department of State, that name is free and clear for use generally. This is a misconception. The Department of State in any state allows formation of a business entity as long as there is no other entity with a …
News: 2017 New York Metro Rising Star
News 10/24/2017 We are proud to announce that our Managing Attorney, Kristin Grant, was selected for inclusion in the Super Lawyers 2017 New York Metro Rising Stars list. The Rising Star distinction is given to only 2.5% of attorneys in the New York Metro area. Super Lawyers rates outstanding lawyers from several practice areas who have attained a high-degree of recognition and …
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