On My Mind Blog

How you can identify a “merely informational matter” and what you can do if it is refused registration.

It is possible to register something other than a word, slogan or logo as a trademark in the U.S.

The rules for using intellectual property as collateral can be counter-intuitive.

The Community Trade Mark ("CTM") has had significant regulatory changes including, since March 23, 2016, being called the European Union Trade Mark ("EUTM").

Recipe protection is rare but possible.

Parody involves copyright and trademark considerations.

European design protection may be faster, cheaper and better than trademark protection under some circumstances.

When, why and how you should conduct an IP audit.

Here is a simplified explanation of the mysterious Creative Commons license notices or icons you sometimes see with electronic or printed copyrighted material.

Technical use requirements differ for trademarks and service marks.