Letter of Protest in Trademark Law

Letter of Protest in Trademark Law Navigation What Is a Letter of Protest? What a Letter of Protest Can Be Used For What a Letter of Protest Cannot Do Timing Requirements Letter of Protest vs Trademark Opposition Should you File a Letter of Protest? FAQs Conclusion Introduction A Letter of Protest is a procedural tool […]

Understanding Common Law Trademark Rights

Understanding Common Law Trademark Rights Navigation What Are Common Law Trademark Rights? How Common Law Rights Are Created Scope and Limitations Enforcement of Common Law Rights Common Law vs Federal Trademark Registration When Common Law Rights May Be Sufficient Risks of Relying Solely on Common Law Rights Practical Steps to Strengthen Common Law Rights How […]

Naked License from Unmonitored Licenses

Naked License from Unmonitored Licenses Summary Trademark licensing risk often arises after signing, not during drafting A license agreement alone does not ensure adequate quality control Failure to monitor a licensee can create naked license risk Naked licensing arguments are often raised in litigation or disputes Courts may treat lack of control as evidence of […]