by gzamoradmin | Nov 11, 2013 | Blog
With the decriminalization of marijuana in the states of Colorado and Washington, the retail sale of marijuana will become a legal business venture in 2014. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), however, does not recognize trademarks for the sale of...
by gzamoradmin | Jul 25, 2011 | Blog
To maximize the benefit, protection, and commercial value of a registered trademark, it is important to regularly check whether anybody else is using confusingly similar trademarks without permission. When determining the current strength of a registered trademark...
by gzamoradmin | May 26, 2011 | Blog
During the prosecution of a trademark application an applicant may find that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) has rejected their application, but is willing to allow the registration of the associated mark if the application is amended to request...
by gzamoradmin | Apr 26, 2011 | Blog
This type of application is very common and is usually filed when a trademark applicant has not yet used a mark in commerce in the US or when a trademark applicant wants to file the application in advance of determining when the first date of use occurred. This type...
by gzamoradmin | Mar 5, 2009 | Blog
Trademarks often play a vital role in branding and marketing strategies for companies as they allow consumers to easily identify the source of goods offered for sale. In addition to selecting potential trademarks that fit a particular business marketing strategy, it...
