Sturman Law
Cart 0
Home About Contact
Search and Registration Services Brand Management Services Infringement and Litigation Services
Cart 0
Home Services Search and Registration Services Brand Management Services Infringement and Litigation Services AboutContact
Sturman Law
The Path to Registering a Descriptive Trademark - A Risky Road

Registering a descriptive trademark presents unique challenges that can be difficult to overcome. Have you considered stronger trademark options?

Read More
TrademarksJeffrey SturmanJuly 10, 2017trademark registration, descriptive trademark
Why Did I Receive a Cease and Desist Letter for Trademark or Copyright Infringement? - What to Consider

Thing to consider after receiving a cease and desist letter.

Read More
Trademarks, CopyrightsJeffrey SturmanJuly 8, 2017trademark infringement, copyright infringement, cease and desist
What Should I Do If I Receive a Cease and Desist Letter for Trademark or Copyright Infringement?

Receipt of a cease and desist letter can bring on a daunting feeling. Consider the following before you make a decision in the heat of the moment.

Read More
Trademarks, CopyrightsJeffrey SturmanJuly 8, 2017trademark infringement, copyright infringement, cease and desist
An Easy Way to Determine the Strength of Your Trademark - What Category is Your Trademark?

How one single word can be three different types of trademarks depending on the good or services that the trademark represents.

Read More
TrademarksJeffrey SturmanJuly 7, 2017descriptive trademark, trademark registration, trademark categories
The Five Types of Trademarks - Worth Millions to Worthless

The more distinct and creative your trademark is, the more protection trademark law provides it with.

Read More
TrademarksJeffrey SturmanJune 24, 2017
Copyright Registration - The 3 Month Rule - File Early, File Often

Copyright registration prior to publishing your work or within three months of doing should be a priority.

Read More
CopyrightsJeffrey SturmanJune 23, 2017copyright registration, copyright infringement, statutory damages, attorney's fees
Common Kickstarter Trademark Mistakes - Protect Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself

Your brand is everything. Protect your trademark logos, slogans, and brand names by avoiding these common mistakes.

Read More
TrademarksJeffrey SturmanJune 23, 2017kickstarter, trademark registration, trademark infringement
Top Concerns that Should be Addressed in a Written Agreement Signed by All Collaborators. (Part 2)

By planning ahead, many issues can be avoided entirely, or handled swiftly.

Read More
ContractsJeffrey SturmanJune 23, 2017copyrights, trademarks, collboration
Top Concerns that Should be Addressed in a Written Agreement Signed by All Collaborators. (Part 1)

Valuable advice - Frustration over the issue often turns out to be bigger than the issue itself.

Read More
ContractsJeffrey SturmanJune 23, 2017copyrights, trademarks, collboration
Why a Collaboration Agreement is Essential

Get It In Writing Series - Informal collaborations often lead to disputes that could have been avoided if the parties outlined some specifics and signed a written agreement.

Read More
ContractsJeffrey SturmanJune 23, 2017copyrights, trademarks, collboration
Paypal Punts New Pandora Trademark into Court

PayPal has sued Pandora Media, over its new logo, claiming that Pandora's new logo infringes upon and dilutes PayPal's many trademarks.

Read More
Trademarks, NewsJeffrey SturmanMay 25, 2017trademarks, trademark infringement, dilution, blurring, tarnishment
So You Want To Be A Rock 'n' Roll Star - Band Name & Logos 101 - Strategies That Have Proven Successful

So You Want To Be A Rock 'n' Roll Star Series - The basics of creating and trademarking band names and logos. 

Read More
TrademarksJeffrey SturmanMay 22, 2017trademarks, So You Want To Be A Rock 'n' Roll Star Series, band, band names, band logos, band trademarks, strategies
Peter Luger Steakhouse dispute over its trademark with Carl Von Luger Steak and Seafood sizzles its way into court.

Building Your Brand On Quicksand Series - Lessons from the current trademark dispute between Peter Luger Steakhouse and Carl Von Luger Steak and Seafood Restuarant.

Read More
TrademarksJeffrey SturmanMay 21, 2017trademarks, trademark infringement, trade dress
Fyre Festival Failure...Lawsuits, Liabilities, and Limiting Your Potential Legal Exposure to Such a Scenario

Fyre Festival...From Instagram Yachting Island Fantasy to a Lawsuit and Liability Ridden Disaster. Tips to avoid putting yourself in such a situation.

Read More
NewsJeffrey SturmanApril 29, 2017contracts, corporate liabilities, entertainment law, concerts
Excuse Me, But I Ordered Patron not Porton - Why a Computer Generated Trademark Clearance Search is Never a Substitute for an Attorney’s Legal Opinion

Form mills like legal zoom cannot account for certain factors that are used to evaluate your trademark registration application. A computer algorithm simply cannot evaluate the English language in the same manner that an attorney can.

Read More
TrademarksJeffrey SturmanApril 6, 2017trademark infringement, sound, likelihood of confusion
What Does Play-Doh Smell Like? - Hasbro Files Trademark Application for ‘Unique’ Play-Doh Scent

Hasbro must show that consumers associate the scent listed on its trademark registration application with Play-Doh.

Read More
NewsJeffrey SturmanMarch 13, 2017trademarks, trademark application, non visual trademarks
Is the term ‘Eggcrate’ Generic for Mattress Related Products?

Do you associate the term eggcrate with a generic item such as mattress padding, or with fluorescent lighting, or perhaps with a container used to hold eggs?

Read More
NewsJeffrey SturmanMarch 8, 2017trademarks, generic trademark, descriptive trademark
A Bold Dispute over Detroit Coffee Trademark Spills into Federal Court - A Day Late = A Trademark Short

Some mistakes on a trademark application cannot be corrected. In this case, a delay of a few hours could cost a company its trademark as well as substantial legal fees.

Read More
NewsJeffrey SturmanFebruary 17, 2017trademark application, void ab initio
Energizer Settles Trade Dress and Trademark Infringement Dispute with Rayovac - Bunny Fight with Duracell Continues

Energizer claimed Rayovac intentionally sought to mimic its trade dress, which it says has acquired invaluable recognition among retailers and consumers.

Read More
TrademarksJeffrey SturmanFebruary 6, 2017trade dress, trademark infringement, news, dilution
BMW sues alleged counterfeiter for Trademark Infringement and Dilution by Tarnishment - Lawsuit on a Silver Platter?

BMW has filed suit for infringement and dilution of their famous trademarks on counterfeit products.

Read More
TrademarksJeffrey SturmanJanuary 30, 2017news, dilution, trademark infringement
Older
8700 E Jefferson Ave, #371706,
Denver, CO
(720) 772-1724 info@sturmanlaw.com
Hours
HomeContactServicesAbout

8700 E JEFFERSON AVE, #371706, DENVER, CO (720) 772-1724

INFO@STURMANLAW.COM

disclaimer | attorney advertising

Visiting this website does not create an attorney client relationship, nor is any of the information on this site intended as legal analysis or advice. All information provided is for educational purposes. This site may be considered attorney advertising in some locations.

© 2024 Sturman Law LLC, All rights reserved.