by David Harper | Mar 14, 2017 | Blog
When starting a new business, founders are usually busy working on a million things at once, and dealing with legal documents is not the most exciting item on the to-do list. However, a startup’s intellectual property is typically its most important and valuable...
by Nina Osseiran | Mar 13, 2017 | Blog
In its 22nd precedential decision of 2016, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) affirmed the refusal to register HEMP HOME HEALTH. In re Heather Harley and Carolyn Jones, Serial No. 86409857 (TTAB Aug. 24, 2016) (precedential). Heather Harley and Carolyn Jones...
by Nina Osseiran | Jan 29, 2017 | Blog
In its 24th precedential decision of 2016, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB or Board) affirmed the refusal to register the MT. RAINIER Logo based on likelihood of confusion, but reversed the refusal to register on geographically misdescriptive grounds. In re...
by Nina Osseiran | Jan 4, 2017 | Blog
Beginning on 1 January 2017, the 11th edition of the International Classification of Goods and Services for the Purposes of the Registration of Marks, known simply as the Nice Classification, entered into force. Approved by the Committee of Experts on 16 November...
by Rachel Armstrong | Dec 20, 2016 | Blog
Introduction Hashtags were first used as a social media symbol by Twitter as a way for users to curate and navigate content related to a specific subject matter. It did not take long for the hashtag phenomenon to take hold across the internet globally. Initially...
by Brent Rasmussen | Dec 20, 2016 | Blog
A common refrain in today’s press is that Saudi Arabia’s economy is in crisis. While substantial challenges are indeed present, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia remains the world’s largest exporter of petroleum, is showing signs of being committed to a robust economic...
