Trenam Law IP

  • Six Questions for Building a Brand

    There are six questions every business should ask themselves when they are building a brand (i.e., developing their trademark) for their products and services. 1.      Is your brand already in use by another? When creating a brand, you should verify that there aren’t other similar brand names used in connection with similar goods/services. The existence of… Read full article

  • Stacking Judges in IPR Proceedings

    The USPTO has admitted to intentionally stacking judges on the Patent Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) during IPR proceedings. Through Solicitors for the USPTO, it conceded that in several different instances the Director intentionally manipulated the composition of the Patent Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) during rehearings. The USPTO adjusted judges to reverse… Read full article