Owners of the Third Culture Bakery and “Mochi Muffins” mark (Registration No.: 5693777) received public backlash for serving Cease & Desist Letters to small businesses selling mochi muffins. Third Culture Bakery is a baked goods supplier for coffee shops in the...
Intellectual Property
USPTO Now Issuing Electronic Registration Certificates
Trademark owners and attorneys alike have pushed the USPTO to send trademark registration certificates in a digital format rather than sending a paper certificate via mail. Overall sending electronic certificates is expected to reduce the wait time for certificates by...
International Transactions Involving Intellectual Property
Many people who hold intellectual property rights compete in the global marketplace. It can mean many business opportunities to grow and diversify, but IP laws vary by jurisdiction around the globe. Whenever clients raise their profile or move into a new market, there...
Do You Need A Trademark For Your App?
If you are in the competitive industry of creating mobile apps, you may have thought about establishing a trademark to protect your intellectual property. A trademark may consist of a word, phrase, symbol, design or any combination of those elements. It allows a...
Spreading a Company’s Success with Global Branding
As the world of business becomes accelerated by globalization and technology, global branding presents a great tool for businesses to position and advertise their marketing strategies. This article elaborates on the importance of global branding and the advantages of...
4 common myths about patents
Intellectual property law can be very complex and confusing for people who don’t deal with this fairly arcane area of the law. Because of this, there are a lot of misconceptions about patents floating around Southern California’s business community. These myths can...
Plant Patents for Cannabis
The booming cannabis industry has compelled cannabis-related business owners to seek trademark protection to boost their brand and protect their intellectual property, but the inhibition by the Federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA) has created problems....
International Patent Filing
As your business expands, it is important to secure intellectual property rights and protection for your patents in all the countries you operate in. Patents International treaties for foreign filings allow inventors to file patent applications in their home country...
Estate Planning For Intellectual Property
Did you know that intellectual property rights do not end with the death of the creator? Similar to other assets, intellectual property can be passed on by a will, trust, or even intestacy. Since intellectual property is an intangible asset, many people do not realize...
Will We Run Out of Trademarks?
Trademarks are one of the most important resources that a company can have. Trademarks and intellectual property as a whole serve as an indicator of the source of a manufactured good, give customers a first impression of the product, and show the business’s commitment...
