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Trademark specimens are a vital part of a trademark application that are submitted to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to prove that the applicant is actually using the mark in commerce. In recent years,...

The definition of “intellectual property” in Section 11 U.S.C § 101(35A) of the Bankruptcy code omits ‘trademarks’ from its scope. This omission has caused a split amongst the Circuit courts as to the rights of a...

The territorial limits of trademark rights and the standing of foreign trademark owners to assert claims based on conduct in the United States pose complex issues. Navigating this area of law is key to proper trademark...

While most are familiar with the fact that names and logos can be used as trademarks for a business, many are unaware of the fact that colors can serve as trademarks and be protected and enforced as such. A company can assert...

Hashtags are an integral part of social media and are commonly used to make searching easier. A hashtag is a word or phrase preceded by the hash character, or pound sign (#), that is used to categorize the content of the...