by tezlawfirm | Oct 24, 2026 | Trademarks
A federal judge in Illinois just ruled that a family-owned pizza shop, Ledo’s Inc., can only use its own trademark within five miles of its restaurant. The court also restricted how the business handles delivery and shipping orders outside that zone. Why should...
by tezlawfirm | Oct 17, 2026 | Trademarks
Opening a small business in Southern California? Filing for a trademark to protect your brand name or logo is usually part of the deal. Here’s the problem — scammers know this too. They’re sending out fake government-looking letters, emails and websites...
by tezlawfirm | Oct 10, 2026 | Trademarks
Filed a trademark application and then got hit with an invoice, a call, or an email asking you to pay up or “verify” your registration? You might be looking at a scam. The USPTO has cracked down hard on companies that prey on small business owners —...
by tezlawfirm | Oct 8, 2026 | Trademarks
Your business name, logo, or slogan isn’t just branding — it’s one of your most valuable assets, period. Sell products or services anywhere in Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, or Riverside County? A registered trademark can stop...
by tezlawfirm | Oct 3, 2026 | Trademarks
Own a small business in West Covina, Anaheim, Riverside, or anywhere in Southern California? If you’re planning to file a trademark application, listen up — a deadline in Washington could hit your wallet. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has special...
by tezlawfirm | Jul 23, 2026 | Trademarks
“`html Getting a cease and desist letter accusing your business of trademark infringement hits hard — especially when you’ve spent years building something real in West Covina, Los Angeles, Anaheim, or anywhere else across Southern California. Here’s...
