SCOTUS to Hear Argument on FOIA’s Confidential Information Exemption

• Media Law Resource Center
• April 2, 2019

In April, the Supreme Court will, for the first time, hear argument on a case that requires it to grapple with Exemption Four of the Freedom of Information Act ("FOIA"), exempting trade secrets and confidential information. Alexa T. Millinger discusses thi…

Trademark Clearance Searching: Avoid Legal Risks and Realize Cost Savings

• Hinckley Allen Intellectual Property
• February 28, 2019

Trademark clearance searching is valuable because it allows you to get ahead of obstacles and avoid potential legal issues before they arise and before your company invests time and resources in developing its trademark. Consider the set-back you would exp…

Protecting Your Brand in the Cannabis Industry: 5 Practical Tips

• Hinckley Allen Intellectual Property
• February 15, 2019

A valuable form of legal protection for many brand owners is a federal trademark registration with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”). A federal trademark registration provides its owner several legal benefits, such as nationwide rights and…

Six FAQs on Federally Registering Your Trademark, Brand Name or Logo

• Hinckley Allen Intellectual Property
• February 4, 2019

Question 1: Why seek a federal (U.S.) trademark registration?There are six important reasons to seek federal registration of your trademark or brand name. Plans to expand your business into other regions of the U.S. Concern about importation of counterfe…