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IN THE NEWS: MLB’S TRADEMARK APPLICATION REJECTED, USPTO DECLINES TO “PLAY BALL”
July 17, 2026

WHAT IS A SOFTWARE PATENT?
April 29, 2026

IN THE NEWS: Trademark Lawsuit Over Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes’ Steakhouse Name
April 13, 2026

Sand, Sebolt & Wernow Expands Intellectual Property Law Practice
April 7, 2026

Sand, Sebolt & Wernow IP Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers
March 30, 2026

IN THE NEWS: SMUCKERS V. TRADER JOE’S
March 18, 2026

IN THE NEWS: Taylor Swift: An Illustrative Case of Opposing a Trademark Application
February 23, 2026

PUBLIC DISCLOSURE & USE: PATENTS VS TRADEMARKS
January 5, 2026

PROVISIONAL VS NON-PROVISIONAL PATENT APPLICATIONS
December 17, 2025

PATENTS: FILING & PRIORITY DATES
November 18, 2025

IN THE NEWS: BAYLOR UNIVERSITY VS BOSTON UNIVERSITY LOGO DISPUTE
November 3, 2025

AMENDING YOUR 1B INTENT-TO-USE TRADEMARK APPLICATION TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL REGISTER: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
September 29, 2025

IN THE NEWS: UGG (SINCE 1974)
September 19, 2025

IN THE NEWS: THE “VACCINE WARS”
August 22, 2025

Product Sales vs Patent Law
August 12, 2025

Trademark Applications: In-Use vs Intent-to-Use
July 29, 2025

IN THE NEWS: MEBOUNDS,™ ANGEL REESE’S NEW CLOTHING LINE
July 24, 2025

How to Protect Yourself from Trademark Scams
July 16, 2025

TRADEMARKS: Principal vs. Supplemental Registration in the United States
June 17, 2025

IN THE NEWS: FORD TO GIVE DRIVERS THAT (FAKE) MANUAL TRANSMISSION EXPERIENCE IN EV’S
May 21, 2025

In the News: The Not-So-Saintly Fight Over the Fleur-de-Lis
May 8, 2025

Design Vs. Utility Patents: What’s the Difference?
April 16, 2025

Patent Application Process: An Overview
March 13, 2025

Trademarks: Word Marks vs. Design Marks
February 18, 2025

In the News: Utah Hockey Club: What’s In a Name?
January 29, 2025

IN THE NEWS: Rebranding
December 4, 2024

What are Trade Secrets and How Can I Protect Mine?
November 21, 2024

Online Images: Look But Don’t Touch
October 22, 2024

Can Artificial Intelligence be an Inventor?
September 16, 2024

Explore Honda’s New Camper Patent Application
August 29, 2024

LIV Golf’s Trademark Battles Offer Lessons for All Trademark Applicants
July 17, 2024

Understanding the Trademark Application Process
June 21, 2024

Essential Tips to Protect Yourself from Trademark Scams
May 23, 2024

Understanding the New FTC Rule on Non-Compete Agreements
May 17, 2024

Unlocking the Mystery: How to Determine if Your Idea is Patentable
May 8, 2024

What Does ‘Patentable’ Mean? Understanding the Basics of Patent Law
April 15, 2024

TRADEMARK™ VS REGISTERED®: UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENCE
March 12, 2024

TRADEMARKING MADE EASY: FIVE PROVEN STRATEGIES FOR NAMING YOUR BUSINESS
February 22, 2024
