Shimokaji IPJul 15, 2022CAN I USE MY FOREIGN TRADEMARK FOR PROTECTION IN THE UNITED STATES?Generally, trademark rights exist only in countries where the mark is being used. A trademark has a separate existence on a...
Shimokaji IPJul 12, 2021LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION BETWEEN TRADEMARKS CAN DEPEND ON WHAT PART CONSUMERS FOCUSOne's ability to register a trademark can depend on whether the trademark to be registered creates a "likelihood of confusion" with a...
Shimokaji IPApr 18, 2020MUST I CEASE USING MY BUSINESS NAME EVEN THOUGH IT WAS NEVER TRADEMARKED?QUESTION: I have been doing business for years under a specific name that has never been trademarked. Now I am receiving communications...
Shimokaji IPApr 18, 2020HOW CAN I CHECK TO SEE IF I'VE INFRINGED SOMEONE'S TRADEMARK?QUESTION: I recently opened a new business and today I received an email from someone through my webpage indicating I have infringed on...