Once your mark registers with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), there are ongoing requirements to keep you mark registered. First of all, it is important to have continuous use of your mark with the goods or services
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The Iowa Intellectual Property Blog, published by Dickinson, Mackaman, Tyler & Hagen, P.C., focuses on issues related to intellectual property law including trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and emerging technologies. It covers topics such as trademark registration and enforcement, intellectual property litigation, and the intersection of IP with cybersecurity and privacy concerns. The blog also addresses developments in technology law, including blockchain applications and data protection, as well as regulatory compliance and corporate governance related to intellectual property. It serves as a resource for businesses, startups, and legal professionals interested in IP law and its practical implications in Iowa and beyond.
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The universal peace symbol – unregistrable as a trademark
In a recent decision by the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB), Craigslist, Inc. was unsuccessful in securing federal trademark registration for various services in conjunction with the universal peace symbol (shown to the left). To function as a trademark…
Marketing On-Line to Children Just Got Stricter
The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 (COPPA) sets out rules and regulations as to what information can be collected from children. COPPA applies to the online collection of personal information by persons or entities under U.S. jurisdiction from…