Erik Brunetti has won his battle to protect his clothing line FUCT with a federal trademark. This opens the way for other "scandalous" or "obscene" marks to get
Learn to think like a patent examiner
Once you carefully prepare your patent application and send it to the USPTO, it gets assigned to an examiner. A patent examiner is an expert in the field which
Protecting your ideas: Introduction to intellectual property
Join us on Saturday, June 22 for an introduction to the basics of intellectual property: patents, trademarks, copyright, and trade secrets. In 1870, the St. Louis Public Library was one of the original 22 libraries in the United States to receive patent copies. Today, SLPL is one of two libraries in Missouri to be designated…
Combating counterfeiting
Registering a trademark is a way to protect a brand. One of the challenges that arises with trademarks is counterfeiting. The USPTO is offering a free forum to learn more about it: If you are interested in learning brand protection and anti-counterfeiting strategies, join us for a free, full-day conference on June 6 at the…
More on trademarks and profanity
As discussed in January, the Supreme Court has started hearing arguments over what is shocking or offensive; in particular, whether the fashion brand FUCT can b
Trademarks and Medical Marijuana
Now that medical marijuana is allowed in Missouri, there will probably be entrepreneurs who would like to start registering trademarks for marijuana-related bus
PKI authentication
Starting February 15, PKI certificates will no longer be used for authentication into EFS-Web and Private PAIR. Instead, people will use a USPTO.gov account. This wil
Trademarks and profanity
Not everything can be trademarked. Besides flags, people's names without their consent, and geographical locations, profane trademarks are not approved for regi
Shutout by the shutdown?
Not if it's U.S. patent or trademark business! The United States Patent & Trademark Office has enough funds to operate as usual for a few weeks before having to shift to essential operations only. Your local Patent and Trademark Resource Center (PTRC) at St. Louis Public Library will remain open as usual regardless. Call 314.539.0390…
Start planning and shopping early for 2019!
Unable to access the Christmas spirit? Unsure what to get for everyone on your list? The answers may be found in Patently Christmas. Inside are "inflatable snow
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