by Burt Skiba | Jan 16, 2025 | Intellectual Property, Trademark
Beware of Trademark Scams! Small business owners are increasingly being targeted by sophisticated scams involving trademark-related threats and false claims. These scams typically arrive via email or text message, creating unnecessary panic and attempting to extract...
by Burt Skiba | Jan 13, 2025 | Intellectual Property, Trademark
Tiger Woods’ Sun Day Red vs. PUMA: Legal Battle Over Leaping Cat Logos The recent launch of Tiger Woods’ “Sun Day Red” apparel line with TaylorMade has sparked immediate legal controversy as PUMA filed a trademark infringement lawsuit, claiming...
by Burt Skiba | Dec 27, 2024 | Trademark
Trademark Fee Increase .Trademark Filing Fees Set to Increase: What You Need to Know The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is set to increase the fee for trademark filings starting Jan 17, 2025. The fee adjustments, announced by the relevant trademark...
by Burt Skiba | Dec 6, 2024 | Business Law, Intellectual Property
UPDATE December 23, 2024 As promised, here’s a quick update on Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting. On Monday, the Court of Appeals granted a motion to lift the injunction issued earlier this month. This means the BOI filing requirement for 2024 has been...
by Burt Skiba | Dec 6, 2024 | Intellectual Property, Patent, Trade name, Trade Secret, Trademark
As the year draws to a close, businesses and innovators are planning for 2025, and safeguarding intellectual property (IP) should be at the top of the list. Whether you’re a small business owner, a startup founder, or an established brand, protecting your...
by Burt Skiba | Nov 19, 2024 | Business Law
Understanding Beneficial Ownership Information: Requirements and Importance As businesses navigate the evolving landscape of compliance, Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) has emerged for corporate transparency. This article explores what BOI is, why it’s...
by Burt Skiba | Nov 12, 2024 | Intellectual Property, Trade name, Trademark
Filing and Registering a Trademark You’ve decided to register a trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. After countless hours searching the internet, researching the filing process, and debating whether to hire an attorney, you’re still feeling...
by Burt Skiba | Jul 1, 2024 | Intellectual Property, Trademark
Beware of Trademark Scammers: Protect Your Intellectual Property In the digital age, protecting intellectual property has become increasingly important. One significant aspect of this protection involves trademark registration, which ensures that a business’s...
by Burt Skiba | Jan 24, 2024 | Patent
Introduction Understanding patent law is crucial for innovators and inventors seeking to protect their groundbreaking ideas. One aspect that often comes into play is 35 USC 101, the statute governing patent-eligible subject matter. In recent years, the landmark case...
by Burt Skiba | Aug 17, 2023 | Intellectual Property, Trademark
Introduction In the realm of television, certain characters and settings leave an indelible mark on viewers’ minds. One such iconic location is Schrute Farms, the beet farm and bed-and-breakfast owned by the eccentric Dwight Schrute in the beloved TV series...
