It goes without saying that we live in an unprecedented time. With a majority of offices, stores, and schools across the country shuttered for months, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought normal life to a near standstill. Nevertheless, ingenuity never sleeps and the USPTO has rolled out plenty of emergency measures and rule changes to ensure […]
We discussed the patents related to football in our previous patents. However, there are so many cool patents in every sport! So this week, we will be discussing some of the baseball related patents! The Baseball The baseball is one of the most distinguishable balls in sports. One patent related to the baseball is U.S. […]
We had the chance to interview Thomas J. Colson Esq. of Colson Law Group and learn more about his book, “Envy Down: Embrace the Adversity in your Life.” Check the interview out below! What is your name? Thomas J. Colson, Esq.; Colson Law Group I have been an attorney for over 30 years…a field that […]
Football is probably the most popular sport in the United States. Not only that, the Super Bowl is probably the most anticipated American sports event. In this week’s blog post, we will be looking at some of the patents that relate to football. From helmets to balls, we’re going to cover it all (okay, not […]
Everyday we use some sort of cooking appliance or tool to prepare our foods. Whether it’s microwaving your favorite frozen pizza or toasting a breakfast pastry, cooking appliances provide some of the greatest conveniences known to man. However, did you know that many of the appliances that we use today were protected by patents at […]
“And it’s Goodnight Irene!” That’s probably a phrase you heard once or twice from Michael “The Voice” Schiavello if you watch sports like kickboxing, MMA or boxing. Kickboxing, MMA, and boxing are sports where there is an almost guaranteed chance of someone getting hurt. That’s why proper protection is extremely important. The gloves, the headgear, […]
Cardi B has been one of the most prominent music artist to date. She’s known for many things, including her famous catch phrase: “Okurrr.” However, Cardi B wants to pursue intellectual property protection for the phrase “Okurr,” such as trademark protection. But she may face some obstacles. What are the obstacles In the office action, […]
There are several things to consider when you are a business or company. One of those considerations are what protections are available for your business or company. If your company or business lacks proper protection, then you may not be able to profit as much or even leave your company or business assets vulnerable to […]
There has been a lot of buzz regarding the departure of the United Kingdoms (“UK”) from the European Union (“EU”). On January 29, 2020, the EU consented to the Withdrawal Agreement Act. Consequently, there will be a transition period of 12 months to 31 December 2020. Importantly, EU law will still apply to the UK […]
Episode 11 of Trademark Talk with Erin is now out! Episode 11 discussed situations where someone other than the trademark owner uses the trademark. In relation to Episode 11, we will be discussing unauthorized use of the trademark, trademark infringement, and possible defenses. Unauthorized Use of Trademark What happens when an unauthorized party uses the […]