by Paul Ticen | Dec 8, 2016
A common scheme to stifle competition on e-commerce websites like Amazon, eBay, Etsy and elsewhere is to claim catch words or a saying as a trademark. For instance, t-shirt designs typically use catch words or a saying emblazoned across the front. For instance, “Suns...
by Paul Ticen | May 22, 2016
In 2011, trademark bullying was a hot button topic among the trademark legal community. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) was tasked with examining litigation tactics in the context of trademark protection and enforcement. What the USPTO was...
by Paul Ticen | Mar 25, 2016
Unfair Competition has multiple meanings. To the lay person, it means exactly as it sounds. Someone in the marketplace who unfairly competes against others. Unfair competition also has specific meanings within the legal profession. The words encompass a particular...
by Paul Ticen | Nov 3, 2015
We’re all familiar with the iconic Michael Jordan. You’ve also probably seen the NBA legend’s “Jumpman” logo on the Michael Jordan line of Nike footwear and other merchandise. Recently, the Jumpman logo was front and center in a trademark dispute that Nike is...
by Paul Ticen | Oct 18, 2015
For sales professionals, commissions are typically a significant portion of a compensation package. While the upside potential to commissions appears limitless, there are downside risks if a sales professional fails to take certain precautions. A common legal dispute...
