Focus on Trademark Law

Each of us owns Intellectual Properties, but are you equipped with the knowledge to safeguard them? Attorney El Elyon Esq. will delve into Trademarks - a vital yet intricate facet of business, and share insights on how to protect your brand and uphold your rights.

Office Hours for 6/12/2023 - Show # 1175
00:00 Start
3:05 First Hour question in comments
01:02:43 *** Panel Discussion - Trademark Law ***
01:25:13 Does a trademark or copywright end at the end of your life? Can these things be passed on to family?
01:26:12 What does it mean to fail to protect your trademark? What are the implications?
01:27:38 What do your customers find the most surprising when they come to you for help?
01:30:22 I recently applied for a trademark and received provisional approval. The company I used is charging $99/quarter searching for illegal use of my the mar. Other than lining their pockets, can Google Search do the same job?
01:31:52 When i look for an existing trademark i use TESS on the us patent site. It’s not the best but it is free. Is there a better free trademark search?
01:32:38 What considerations might be good to be aware of for a broadcast show like Office Hours when showing graphics of products and company logos or content?
01:33:56 Is is possible to buy another person's (or company's) trademark?
01:35:42 What are some of the best research tools to use to cross-check a logo to avoid trademark refusal?
01:37:10 What special trademark considerations should small business owners make given the global economy?
01:40:21 How do time extensions to these 'protections' benefit new creators who come after those who acquire those creators?
01:41:57 Is there a cost-effective way for startup founders and independent developers to do trademark searches early in the life of their projects? (I'd bet a trademark conflict in a foreign jurisdiction can be expensive to resolve.)
01:43:27 What is the status of "Doing Business As..." in relation to other registered business names?
01:44:17 What are the costs of registering a trademark and keeping it up to date?
01:46:09 I remember something called Lexis - Nexis search to find out about trademark and copyright. Has the Internet replaced that tool?
01:47:03 what's the difference between a trademark and a wordmark?
01:48:17 I've heard of cases in which trademark registration was denied because the proposed TM had an offensive meaning in a different language or culture. Does this only apply to worldwide TM applisations?
01:49:12 Are there advantages/disadvantages to protecting trademarks globally?
01:51:39 Jack Daniels is fighting a dog toy that looks too much like their whiskey. The case made it to the SCOTUS! How might this become a bigger issue in the age of AI generated designs? Is it too easy now to "borrow" trademarks?
01:54:43 How close is the trademark protected? If something looks or sounds similar is there any possible action ?
01:56:23 Harley-Davidson famously tried to trademark the sound of their V-Twin motorcycle engine. What experience have you had with non-written/graphical trademarks?
01:58:07 Are logos trade marks? Or trade mark-able?

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