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

July 17, 2026
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WHAT IS A SOFTWARE PATENT?

April 29, 2026
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IN THE NEWS: Trademark Lawsuit Over Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes’ Steakhouse Name

April 13, 2026
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Sand, Sebolt & Wernow Expands Intellectual Property Law Practice

April 7, 2026
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Sand, Sebolt & Wernow IP Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers

March 30, 2026
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IN THE NEWS: SMUCKERS V. TRADER JOE’S

March 18, 2026
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IN THE NEWS: Taylor Swift: An Illustrative Case of Opposing a Trademark Application

February 23, 2026
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PUBLIC DISCLOSURE & USE: PATENTS VS TRADEMARKS

January 5, 2026
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PROVISIONAL VS NON-PROVISIONAL PATENT APPLICATIONS

December 17, 2025
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PATENTS: FILING & PRIORITY DATES

November 18, 2025
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IN THE NEWS:  BAYLOR UNIVERSITY VS BOSTON UNIVERSITY LOGO DISPUTE

November 3, 2025
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AMENDING YOUR 1B INTENT-TO-USE TRADEMARK APPLICATION TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL REGISTER: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

September 29, 2025
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IN THE NEWS: UGG (SINCE 1974)

September 19, 2025
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IN THE NEWS: THE “VACCINE WARS”

August 22, 2025
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Product Sales vs Patent Law 

August 12, 2025
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In-Use Trademark Applications vs Intent-To-Use Trademark Applications

Trademark Applications: In-Use vs Intent-to-Use

July 29, 2025
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IN THE NEWS: MEBOUNDS,™ ANGEL REESE’S NEW CLOTHING LINE

July 24, 2025
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Scam Alert

How to Protect Yourself from Trademark Scams

July 16, 2025
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TRADEMARKS: Principal vs. Supplemental Registration in the United States

June 17, 2025
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IN THE NEWS:  FORD TO GIVE DRIVERS THAT (FAKE) MANUAL TRANSMISSION EXPERIENCE IN EV’S

May 21, 2025
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In the News: The Not-So-Saintly Fight Over the Fleur-de-Lis

May 8, 2025
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Design Vs. Utility Patents: What’s the Difference?

April 16, 2025
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Patent Application Process:  An Overview

March 13, 2025
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Trademarks: Word Marks vs. Design Marks

February 18, 2025
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In the News: Utah Hockey Club: What’s In a Name?

January 29, 2025
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IN THE NEWS: Rebranding

December 4, 2024
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What are Trade Secrets and How Can I Protect Mine?

November 21, 2024
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Online Images: Look But Don’t Touch

October 22, 2024
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Can Artificial Intelligence be an Inventor?

September 16, 2024
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Explore Honda’s New Camper Patent Application

August 29, 2024
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LIV Golf’s Trademark Battles Offer Lessons for All Trademark Applicants

July 17, 2024
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Understanding the Trademark Application Process

June 21, 2024
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Scam Alert

Essential Tips to Protect Yourself from Trademark Scams

May 23, 2024
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Understanding the New FTC Rule on Non-Compete Agreements

May 17, 2024
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Unlocking the Mystery: How to Determine if Your Idea is Patentable

May 8, 2024
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What Does ‘Patentable’ Mean? Understanding the Basics of Patent Law

April 15, 2024
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TRADEMARK™ VS REGISTERED®: UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENCE

March 12, 2024
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TRADEMARKING MADE EASY: FIVE PROVEN STRATEGIES FOR NAMING YOUR BUSINESS

February 22, 2024
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