Trademarkology

As more states begin legalizing marijuana, there remains substantial tension with federal law, under which marijuana is illegal.

Seventy-five years ago this year, one of the most familiar public service images was created: Smokey Bear.

In its ongoing quest to preserve the integrity of the register, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (the “PTO”) has published new guidelines for the examination of specimens of use.

Recently, you may have heard the news about Tom Brady, a somewhat well-known quarterback in the professional sport of American football. His company, TEB Capital Management, Inc., filed two trademark applications seeking registration of the mark TOM TERRIFIC, one for shirts and one for trading cards, posters, and photographs.