USPTO’s Foreign Trademark Rules: A Guide for Non-U.S. Businesses Entering the American Market
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has specific rules that apply only to foreign applicants, from mandatory U.S. attorney representation to how your domicile is determined, how your goods and services must be described, and what you need to do to keep your registration alive after it is granted.
How International Companies Trademark Their Brand in the US
Entering the U.S. market as an international company means more than registering a trademark. You need to clear your brand name before launch, build legal protection across multiple IP categories, and structure your business relationships so your brand stays yours. Here is what a smart U.S. brand strategy actually looks like.
Trademark Filing Requirements for Foreign Companies: USPTO’s U.S.-Licensed Attorney Rule
If your business is based outside the United States, U.S. trademark filing requirements include working with a U.S.-licensed attorney at every stage. Filing without one risks abandonment of your application and cancellation of your registration.
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) requires all foreign-domiciled applicants to be...
How Trademark Lawyers Help Prevent and Resolve Brand Disputes
Everything that makes your business what it is in the eyes of your customers, from your name to your logo and slogan, is an asset that took real time and money to build. That makes you a target.
A dispute can mean lost customers, damaged reputation, and real legal...
David Postolski of Gearhart Law Shares IP Insights in From Spark to Startup
Gearhart Law is proud to highlight David Postolski’s participation in the recent Financial Poise article, From Spark to Startup: Building a Business That Lasts. This insightful piece compiles expert guidance from the webinar, The Start-Up/Small Business Advisor: Turning an Idea or Product Into a Business, bringing together thought leaders who...
Gearhart Law’s David Postolski Featured in Financial Poise Webinar for Startup Advisors
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Gearhart Law is excited to highlight David Postolski, Esq., Partner at Gearhart Law, in a newly released on-demand webinar hosted by Financial Poise and The National Law Review:
“The Start-Up/Small Business...
How “Tater Swift” Pizza Violated Taylor Swift’s Trademark
How "Tater Swift" Pizza Violated Taylor Swift's Trademark
In this segment of "IP in the News, we dive into a hot topic fresh from the...
Trademark Smackdown: Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson vs. WWE
Trademark Smackdown: Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson vs. WWEney
Join us as we dive into the electrifying world of trademarks and wrestling, spotlighting none other than...
Fashion Fallout: The Lawsuit that Could Have Been Avoided with Trademarks
Fashion Fallout: The Lawsuit that Could Have Been Avoided with Trademarks
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Trademark Tango: Mark Zuckerberg’s Controversial Move with Threads
Trademark Tango: Mark Zuckerberg's Controversial Move with Threads
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Is AI Sentient Software? Redefining Intellectual Property
Is AI Sentient Software? Redefining Intellectual Property
Join us in this IP in the News segment of the Passage to Profit Show - Road to Entreprenuership, where we delve into the intersection of artificial intelligence and intellectual...
Earth Wind & Fire Sues “Legacy Reunion Tribute Band” For Trademark Infringement
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