In this episode of The Briefing by the IP Law Blog, Weintraub Tobin IP attorneys Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo discuss a recent decision by the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board involving winemaker Delicato Vineyards and a hard cider maker from Virginia.Continue Reading The Briefing by the IP Law Blog: Hard Cider Maker Can’t Whine About Trademark Opposition

On this episode of The Briefing by the IP Law Blog, Weintraub Tobin IP attorneys Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo discuss Josh’s article “Navigating the Hazy Intersection of Federal and State Law on Cannabis and Advising Clients on Protecting Their Trademarks.Continue Reading The Briefing by the IP Law Blog: Navigating the Hazy Intersection of Cannabis Law & Trademarks

In this episode of The Briefing by the IP Law Blog, Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo discuss Tiffany & Co’s lawsuit against Costco for selling Tiffany-like rings and using the word Tiffany on nearby signage, claiming trademark infringement and unfair business practices.Continue Reading The Briefing by the IP Law Blog: Trademark Infringement – Tiffany & Co. Versus Costco

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (the “USPTO”) explains that

“A trademark is a brand name. A trademark or service mark includes any word, name, symbol, device, or any combination, used or intended to be used to identify and distinguish the goods/services of one seller or provider from those of others, and to indicate the source of the goods/services.”
https://www.uspto.gov/trademarks-getting-started/trademark-basics.Continue Reading Rule Change Requires U.S. Counsel for Foreign-Domiciled Trademark Applicants