Traditionally, designs for articles of fashion, including sneakers, have not had much intellectual property (IP) protection available. However, today these articles can be eligible for protection under copyright, trademark and patent law. Whether you’re a designer or reseller of fashion goods, you need to know the types of protection (and common defenses) available. Copyright Protection…
Learn the Benefits of Registering a Trademark to Protect your Brand The best way for sellers to develop their own brands? Register a trademark. Whether you use a law firm, or you use Amazon’s IP Accelerator Program, which helps you access some of Amazon’s brand registry features early, it’s extremely important to make sure you…
Basics of Starting & Prosecuting Trademark Cancellation Cases What is a trademark cancellation case? A trademark cancellation case is an administrative proceeding, similar to a civil federal lawsuit, before the Trademark Trial & Appeal Board (TTAB) in which one party requests that a registered trademark be cancelled. (source) Why would a trademark be canceled? A…
Trademark & Copyright Registration Trademarks serve a dual purpose. First, trademarks protect customers. Trademarks assure customers of the quality of the product they purchase. Second, trademarks protect brands. If your brand’s mark is on a product and another seller provides counterfeit goods with your mark, you may bring legal action against that seller and recover…
