TTAB Q1 (2020) Case Law Update

TTAB Q1 (2020) Case Law Update

The Trademark Trial and Appeals Board (TTAB) publishes ongoing reports regarding new case law which can affect the way that trademark applications and litigation are analyzed. Below is a summary of a selection of new cases from January through March of this: Section...
What is a Trademark and Why is it Important?

What is a Trademark and Why is it Important?

In layman’s terms, a trademark can best be understood as a “brand”. It is the element of a business that makes it recognizable and familiar so that consumers will associate goods as coming from that business. Think about Nike for instance. The word “Nike”, the slogan...