Year: 2016

Indiana Bakeries Square off Over Square Donuts

Donuts have never suffered from a popularity issue. With high demand, supply typically rises to match. And as the competition intensifies, bakeries look for ways to innovate and separate themselves from the pack.

One way that a Terra Haute, Indiana bakery has done so is by going against the norm and producing a square shaped donut. While the square shape may have been original, the name it chose to call these donuts was not. The bakery called itself and the donuts it produced, “Square Donuts.” This lack of originality has led to a trademark dispute with another unimaginative bakery in Valparaiso, Indiana, that is also attempting to call its cornered donuts “square donuts.” Continue reading “Indiana Bakeries Square off Over Square Donuts”

Jaws Still Too Famous To Share Trademark Space With a Cooking Show

If you were around in the 1970s when Jaws was first released, you probably thought twice about going into the ocean after seeing the thriller. Even younger generations recognize the iconic shark and have a little fear in the back of their minds. Despite or maybe because of the fear Jaws incited, the movie was a box office hit, becoming the first movie to surpass $100 million in domestic theater ticket sales. With wide viewership and an impact on beach-going behavior, Jaws left its mark on American culture. But that was 40 years ago. Is that culture legacy still relevant? According to the Trademark Trial and Appeals Board, the answer is yes. Continue reading “Jaws Still Too Famous To Share Trademark Space With a Cooking Show”

Netflix “House of Cards” Faces Trademark Infringement Lawsuit

Netflix’s House of Cards series has enjoyed a highly successful run on the streaming site and just released its fourth season. With so much success, it has built up a nice name for itself. Even many of those that haven’t watched the series probably have at least heard of it. That could all be in jeopardy though, as the series distributor, MRC II Distribution Company, faces a trademark challenge from the registered owner of the trademark on “House of Cards”.

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Free Trademark Application Program

Trademark Access and Trademark Attorney Perry Clegg would like to announce a new community friendly program. The free trademark application program. Every month Trademark Access will be performing several free trademark applications. Applicants will still be responsible for the standard filing fees required by the USPTO, but the Attorneys work will be at no charge.

The program is designed to help smaller start-ups, businesses in remote locations, charities and veterans. However, all applicants will be considered. To be considered for a free filing, fill out an application. Be sure to include as much information and tell us why we should consider you.

Once your application is submitted we will review it and notify you by email, within 5 business days. If you are selected to receive a free trademark application our attorney will file your application with the USPTO and respond to any non-substantive office actions.

When your certificate is issued our staff will send it to you. We will notify you when the time comes to renew your registration.

Delta Airlines

Delta Airlines Files Lawsuit Against Vacation Scammers

Delta is one of the largest airlines in the world. That’s what makes it an attractive target for trademark infringement. If you want your business to look legitimate, it helps to be associated with Delta. But if you aren’t legitimate and don’t have Delta’s permission to use its brand, you run the risk of getting sued, which is exactly where a group in Florida finds itself. Continue reading “Delta Airlines Files Lawsuit Against Vacation Scammers”