What is a Trademark Opposition?

In discussing how a trademark opposition works, it is helpful to go over the basics of what a trademark opposition is and what to expect as the case proceeds. A trademark opposition is when one party elects to oppose the existing trademark application of another party due to one of several grounds, such as the […]

Common intellectual property mistakes when launching a website

In designing and building your website, the first thing to be aware of is whether you own the website presentation, content and every aspect of intellectual property (IP) in it. Here are a few common IP mistakes or omissions that some of the launchers commit: 1. Infringing someone else’s trademark rights When you select a […]

What actions can be taken against trademark infringement?

We should state first that trademark encourages businesses to invest in their brand by preventing others from using it. Trademark infringement cases arise when an unauthorized individual or business uses another company’s trademark in ways that can confuse and mislead consumers. Any business, whether they do it intentionally or accidentally, can be sued for using […]