Artificial intelligence is now sitting in the branding chair. With a few prompts, tools can spit out names, logos, taglines, and full marketing campaigns in seconds. For Chicago and Illinois businesses, and other business operating in[...]
You did the legwork, chose a brand name, and filed. Then the USPTO sent a trademark refusal: someone else is “ahead of you” with a confusingly similar trademark. In 2025, thousands of business owners found themselves[...]
On May 12, 2025, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) introduced a significant update for parties involved in trademark disputes: a new option to file petitions for cancellation of trademark registrations online through the[...]
If you’re applying for or maintaining a trademark, it’s essential to be aware of upcoming changes to trademark fees. Starting January 18, 2025, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will implement a new fee structure[...]
