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Is It Creative Expression or Trademark Infringement?
That use of a mark is merely creative expression is one of the primary defenses […]
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Can I Register a 1-800 Number As a Trademark?
A 1-800 number can be registered as a trademark so long as it functions as […]
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Can I Sue for Trademark or Copyright Infringement Without Registering?
Can you sue for trademark or copyright infringement if you haven’t registered your own trademark […]
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What Is the Trademark Fair Use Defense?
Trademark fair use is a defense to claims of infringement, trademark dilution, cyberpiracy, or false […]
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How Can I Register a US Trademark Based on a Foreign Registration?
Section 44(e) of the US Trademark Act (Lanham Act) allows for the registration of a […]
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How Long Does a Federal Trademark Last?
Federal trademark registration, unlike copyright or patent protection, does not protect your right to a […]
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Can I Use a Celebrity Name in my Trademark Registration?
Celebrity, Trademark, and the Right of Publicity Whether or not a celebrity’s name or likeness […]
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Can I Register a Flag or other National Symbol as a Federal Trademark?
Trademark Registration: Flags, Coats of Arms, and other Insignia Not Eligible The registration of a […]





