A recent trademark opposition decision shows that protecting your nutritional supplement trademark is good for overall brand health.
In Tom Miles v. Five Star Gourmet Foods, Inc., the Applicant (Five Star) sought to register the mark ENERGY2GO for fresh and packaged meals and snacks consisting primarily of vegetables, fruits, meats, cheese, and grains in International
A recent trademark opposition case shows that a trademark disclaimer can make a difference.
In Foundation Medicine, Inc. v. Alfred F. Czap, the Applicant sought registration of the trademark FOUNDATIONAL MEDICINE REVIEW for journals in the field of medicine. Foundation Medicine, Inc. opposed the application. In doing so, it relied on two prior registrations of
Hospital marketing lawsuits can often be avoided. But many hospitals do not have adequate brand and marketing risk management because they think they either don’t need it or cannot afford it. Not having proper risk prevention training and policies can be costly to you and your health care organization.
Here are some recent cases where
A pharmaceutical company named after the Lupine flower was successful in a recent trademark opposition before the U.S. Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.
Background. In Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. v. Ampel, LLC, the Applicant had filed for registration of the mark LuPPiN (in stylized characters) for education services and support groups pertaining to medical
A recent trademark opposition dispute has been decided between home healthcare competitors. This is another in a series of recent proceedings.
Background. In Right at Home LLC v. Love Right Home Care LLC, the Applicant, Love Right, sought registration of the mark LOVE RIGHT HOME CARE REFERRAL AGENCY. It disclaimed the exclusive right to “home
Over 3,000 trademark oppositions are filed every year with the US Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. Many of these oppositions involve applications for health trademark products and services. Knowing how the trademark application process works can help healthcare providers determine how to best ensure that their selected trademark will be available for use and registration.