Trademark Titan Blog Podcasts: Trademarks, Copyrights, Patents, Branding Laws

This post appeared first on written by Roger Bora, U.S. trademark attorney and former USPTO Trademark Examining Attorney. U.S. TM Registration for Cannabis, Marijuana, Hemp & CBD Marks and  Other Intellectual Property Protections for Cannabis Businesses Podcast Episode Begins as :45s How to Protect Cannabis Trademarks.  With the recent exception of certain hemp-based products and services, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) does not grant trademark registrations for marks for  marijuana/cannabis products […] Podcast 10: How to Protect Cannabis Trademarks (Marijuana, Hemp & CBD).

This post appeared first on written by Roger Bora, U.S. trademark attorney and former USPTO Trademark Examining Attorney. Trademark Doctrine of Foreign Equivalents – Infringing Trademarks in Different Languages Podcast Episode Begins as :45s Trademark Doctrine of Foreign Equivalents.  This podcast summarizes the recent U.S. Trademark Trial and Appeal Board decision of In re Compass Automotive Inc., which featured the issue of the doctrine of foreign equivalents. I. Background of In re Compass Automotive […] Podcast 9: Trademark Doctrine of Foreign Equivalents – Infringing Trademarks in Different Languages.

This post appeared first on written by Roger Bora, U.S. trademark attorney and former USPTO Trademark Examining Attorney. Copyright Creation and Ownership – What You Need to Know Podcast Episode Begins as :45s Introduction – Copyright Creation and Ownership Securing U.S. copyright registration for works that are integral to your business is a good business and intellectual property strategy – especially for works that give you or your business a competitive advantage.  Those works […] Podcast 8: Copyright Creation and Ownership – What You Need to Know.

This post appeared first on Trademark Titan™ Blog written by Roger Bora, U.S. trademark attorney and former USPTO Trademark Examining Attorney. Trademark Registration Protection for Global Expansion: Maximizing Company Goodwill and Asset Valuations This post summarizes how U.S. and global trademark rights are created and the importance of trademark registration for national and global brand expansion.  Introduction U.S. brand owners should register their trademarks with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) to receive the full […] Podcast 7: How to Protect Trademarks Globally. Related posts: How to Protect Trademarks Internationally: Part Two of a Three-Part Series How to Protect Trademarks Internationally: Part Three of a Three-Part Series How to Protect Trademarks Internationally: Part One of a Three-Part Series

This post appeared first on Trademark Titan™ Blog written by Roger Bora, U.S. trademark attorney and former USPTO Trademark Examining Attorney. U.S. Trademark Registration Process: How to Register Trademarks A U.S. trademark application is filed based either upon an intent-to-use filing basis (you intend to use the mark for the listed goods/services post filing) or based upon actual use of the mark in interstate commerce (you are using the mark in interstate commerce for the listed […] Podcast 6: U.S. Trademark Registration Process: How to Register Trademarks. Related posts: United States Trademark Registration Process Overview Podcast 9: Trademarks and the Doctrine of Foreign Equivalents: Infringing Trademarks in Different Languages Podcast 4: The Spectrum of Trademarks: How to Select Valuable Brand Names

This post appeared first on Trademark Titan™ Blog written by Roger Bora, U.S. trademark attorney and former USPTO Trademark Examining Attorney. Trademark Searches & Trademark Clearance & “Confusingly Similar” Marks …“Oh My!” In this podcast, I discuss the importance of U.S. and global trademark searches and clearance before trademark launch and trademark search considerations.  I also discuss common misconceptions about trademark rights and what constitutes “confusingly similar” trademarks. Common Trademark Misconceptions Below is a list of […] Podcast 5: Trademark Searches & Trademark Clearance & “Confusingly Similar” Marks …“Oh My!”. Related posts: Trademark Application Denied Based on Likelihood of Confusion: What are “Confusingly Similar Trademarks?” Brand Name Selection Runs Afoul with U.S. Trademark Trial and Appeal Board: Board Finds Trademarks BECKER FURNITURE WORLD and STUDIOBECKER Confusingly Similar Podcast 9: Trademarks and the Doctrine of Foreign Equivalents: Infringing Trademarks in Different

This post appeared first on Trademark Titan™ Blog written by Roger Bora, U.S. trademark attorney and former USPTO Trademark Examining Attorney. Trademark Selection – How to Select Valuable Trademarks This podcast covers the spectrum of trademarks and trademark selection considerations, including the following “Four D’s” of trademark selection: Distinctiveness – Is the name legally protectable? Tip: Select brand names that are legally protectable upon first use. Distinguishable – Is the mark distinguishable from the competition? Tip: Only […] Podcast 4: The Spectrum of Trademarks: How to Select Valuable Brand Names. Related posts: Podcast 3: Why Improper Trademark Selection Can Kill a Brand Podcast 5: Trademark Searches & Trademark Clearance & “Confusingly Similar” Marks …“Oh My!” Podcast 6: U.S. Trademark Registration Process: How to Register Trademarks

This post appeared first on Trademark Titan™ Blog written by Roger Bora, U.S. trademark attorney and former USPTO Trademark Examining Attorney. Why Improper Trademark Selection Can Kill a Brand Trademark Selection Considerations: This episode discusses trademark selection considerations and how not selecting valuable trademarks can severely impact your product and brand success.  Discussion topics include: Selecting trademarks that distinguish the source of your goods and/or services from others Confusingly similar trademarks Customer loyalty, brand loyalty and goodwill:  the importance of […] Podcast 3: Why Improper Trademark Selection Can Kill a Brand. Related posts: Podcast 4: The Spectrum of Trademarks: How to Select Valuable Brand Names Podcast 5: Trademark Searches & Trademark Clearance & “Confusingly Similar” Marks …“Oh My!” Podcast 1: Securing Chinese Trademark Registration and Chinese Trademark Rights; Battling Trademark Piracy

This post appeared first on Trademark Titan™ Blog written by Roger Bora, U.S. trademark attorney and former USPTO Trademark Examining Attorney. How to Create U.S. and Global Trademark Rights  This episode summarizes the ways in which trademark rights are created internationally, which addresses the following: Many brand owners fail to recognize that the trademark rights they have created in the United States, and possibly elsewhere, do not extend automatically into other countries, which can result in […] Podcast 2: How are International Trademark Rights Created? Ensuring a Smooth Global Brand Launch. Related posts: Global Trademark Search and Registration Protection: Ensuring a Smooth Global Product Launch Podcast 1: Securing Chinese Trademark Registration and Chinese Trademark Rights; Battling Trademark Piracy Podcast 3: Why Improper Trademark Selection Can Kill a Brand

This post appeared first on Trademark Titan™ Blog written by Roger Bora, U.S. trademark attorney and former USPTO Trademark Examining Attorney. Securing Chinese Trademark Registration and Battling Trademark Piracy This podcast summarizes securing Chinese trademark registration and Chinese trademark rights, including the following: Overview of Chinese trademark registration system and scope of protection Best practices for securing trademark registration protection in China Best practices for preventing loss of trademark rights in China Best practices for battling trademark piracy in China […] Podcast 1: Securing Chinese Trademark Registration and Chinese Trademark Rights; Battling Trademark Piracy. Related posts: Podcast 2: How are International Trademark Rights Created? Ensuring a Smooth Global Brand Launch Podcast 3: Why Improper Trademark Selection Can Kill a Brand Podcast 5: Trademark Searches & Trademark Clearance & “Confusingly Similar” Marks …“Oh My!”