Jennifer Van Kirk

Mar 5, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Jennifer Van Kirk

Over the years many clients have forwarded to us scam trademark mailings. These mailings come from various official-sounding sources, all of which seek money to allegedly take action regarding the client’s trademarks. However, we have learned of a new, bolder scam.  We have multiple reports of clients receiving telephone calls claiming to be from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Aug 1, 2023 | jdsupra.com | Oliver S Bajracharya |Aaron Johnson |Jennifer Van Kirk

Have you ever wondered how common words can become exclusive trademarks? Tune in to learn how The Ohio State University secured a trademark for the word "The" in relation to apparel and unravel the intriguing world of trademark registration for other everyday words and phrases.

Jul 31, 2023 | jdsupra.com | Oliver S Bajracharya |Aaron Johnson |Jennifer Van Kirk

We laugh our way through some fun trivia and then discuss the latest at the USPTO with Molly Kocialski, Director of the USPTO's Rocky Mountain Regional Office.

Jul 28, 2023 | jdsupra.com | Oliver S Bajracharya |Aaron Johnson |Jennifer Van Kirk

Non-Fungible Trademark? How brand owners and content creators are transitioning their trademark rights to the metaverse, the problems that come up with adapting the law and these rights to the new technology.

Jul 28, 2023 | jdsupra.com | Oliver S Bajracharya |Aaron Johnson |Jennifer Van Kirk

When to laugh or when to sue? Famous brand owners face this question when their brands are used as the butt of a joke or in humorous-intending spin-off products. Think CHEWY VUITTON dog toys, LARDASHE for plus-sized clothing, and BAGZILLA for monstrously strong garbage bags. Join our hosts are they explore the bounds of the trademark parody defense.