Beware of International Trademark Scams
You file a trademark application for your business. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office registers your trademark. Shortly after you receive your certificate of registration you receive a sort-of official looking letter from some organization offering to register...“The Founder” Shows the Value of Trademarks for Growing Businesses
In the new film “The Founder” Michael Keaton’s Ray Kroc takes the concept for an efficient, high quality low cost diner with a limited menu and, through his relentless drive, expands it into the world’s biggest restaurant chain. In franchising...Trump, Trademarks and Transactions: Considerations for Asset Sales
When he is sworn in on January 20th, Donald Trump will become the first American president to have owned trademark registrations while in office. (Quick quiz: Who was the only U.S. President to have a patent while in office? Answer at the end of the post). Trademark...A New Paradigm: Awards of Attorney Fees Under the Lanham Act Post-Octane Fitness
Any trademark litigator knows that it has historically been difficult to obtain an award of attorney fees in a federal trademark case, no matter how egregious the opposing party actions Section 35(a)(3) of the Lanham Act provides, in part, The Court in exceptional...Trademarks — Online Services or Attorneys? You Get What You Pay For
A new client came in last week. He had filed a trademark application through one of many of the online services that emphasize that they are not law firms and charge accordingly. This client has developed a brand name for his professional services, but his employer...Michael D. Steger, PC
Since Michael D. Steger started practicing law in 1993, he has sought to help solve his clients’ problems and expand their business opportunities. Whether in business transactions, litigation and other disputes, or counseling behind the scenes, he has focused on providing value to the individuals, companies and other entities that he has served. Mr. Steger founded the firm in 2005.
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