Patagonia v. Pattie Gonia: Trademark Law Explained
A billion-dollar outdoor apparel company and a drag queen environmentalist with a play-on-words stage name are locked in a federal
Celebrities Are Trademarking Their Voices to Fight AI
For most of trademark law’s history, the system has been about protecting brands in commerce. A name on a shoe.
PSA (Public Swiftie Announcement): Taylor Swift has 6 Months to Release the Last Two Re-Recorded Albums
Gallium Law’s Resident Swiftie Reporting For Duty With A Big Prediction! I’m back with a big prediction (one could even
USPTO Trademark Fee Changes Pt 1
Beginning this Saturday, January 18, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will charge some increased fees for trademark matters. These
USPTO Fee Changes: What You Need to Know for 2025
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has announced upcoming fee changes for both patents and trademarks. The trademark fee changes
Trademark Registries: Supplemental vs. Principal and How to Make the Switch
What is a Trademark, and Why Do I Need One? A trademark is any word or phrase intended to link
Everything Has Changed (or is Nothing New?): An Update on the “(Taylor’s Version)” Trademark Situation
Introduction Dear Reader, welcome back to our quest to predict Taylor Swift’s next move via her trademark applications. The previous article on
For the Swifties: An Explanation of the “(Taylor’s Version)” Trademark Applications
As Taylor Swift fans (myself included) know all too well, Ms. Swift loves to leave “easter eggs” in music videos,
Can you Lose your Trademark Rights if the Mark Becomes Generic?
Trademarks If a trademark becomes generic, the rights may become lost. This begs the question: how can I prevent my
Where to Register a Trademark and Use Requirements
Where Can You Register a Trademark? You can register a trademark with a state government, the federal government, or both.