by Sahil M. | Dec 23, 2022 | Trademark
Any brand-building process starts with ensuring your name/logo/slogan is unique and highly likely to be registered as a trademark at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). At times, applicants are relieved merely by the fact that the search they...
by Sahil M. | Dec 15, 2022 | Trademark
With the FIFA 2022 World Cup semi-finals wrapping up, I wanted to discuss how brand owners can learn from the football world. As the principal attorney at Drishti Law, I help creatives, small businesses, and entrepreneurs protect and develop their IP portfolios. Today...
by Sahil M. | Dec 10, 2022 | Trademark
When you file a trademark application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), you can expect an Office Action in response to your application. This is a letter from the USPTO examiner that explains why your mark has been refused registration and...
by Sahil M. | Nov 27, 2022 | Trademark
Applying to register a trademark can be lengthy and complicated. A misunderstanding of the process can lead to a refusal of the applied-for mark when the specimen does not meet the required standards. This may mean you receive an “ornamental refusal” from the United...
by Sahil M. | Nov 20, 2022 | Trademark
As recently as November 2022, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) released a report on its application review times. In it, they announce some troubling news – trademark examination backlogs have reached an all-time high. This means if...
