Tricks of the Trade(mark)

Recent Episodes

Can an emoji also be a trademark?

Posted October 26, 2022 • 00:02:58

Can you register an emoji as a trademark? Erik and his team had a lot of fun recently creating their own emoji – and applying to register it. Listen...

The 5 Ws of Copyright Registration

Posted October 19, 2022 • 00:05:20

What is a copyright registration? Who can register? When should you register? Where is a copyright registered? And finally, why would you want to register?...

Color trademarks case study: T-Mobile magenta

Posted October 12, 2022 • 00:04:48

Nontraditional trademarks include sounds, scents, motions, lighting, colors, and more.
Color marks are relatively rare and must meet additional...

Anatomy of An Appeal to the TTAB

Posted October 5, 2022 • 00:05:17

An appeal to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) can be an important tool when appropriate and when there is a strong reason to believe that...

What is a Presentation Copy of a Trademark Registration?

Posted September 28, 2022 • 00:03:47

What are the differences between a USPTO trademark registration certificate and a presentation copy? Erik explains the differences between electronic,...