A trademark clearance search is an integral step in the trademark selection process that enables the trademark attorney to evaluate the availability and registrability of a proposed mark. A clearance search is an essential tool, because in the United States, trademark rights are acquired on a first to use basis. This means that an individual or an organization acquires trademark rights by being the first in a given market to use the mark. Once those rights have been acquired,

Now that you’ve put your blood, sweat, and tears into your new fashion label, you are going to want to ensure that no one can exploit and profit off of all of your hard work. To achieve this, the following information will help you to protect your rights in your fashion label. PROTECTING YOUR FASHION LABEL Trademarks Your label name and/or logo are essential in the development of your brand’s identity. In order to create a strong brand, it is strongly encouraged to select a n

On March 6, 2018, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) announced the launch of a new pilot program permitting third-parti