On My Mind Blog

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.

This is a short overview of the main aspects of trade secret law.

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

How and when to trademark a hashtag.

Technical use requirements differ for trademarks and service marks.