On My Mind Blog

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

How can competitors learn your import/export trade secrets? And how can you learn theirs? 

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.

When and how can a copyright assignment or license be terminated?

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.