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13/03/26

How to Remove a Counterfeit Listing on Amazon, Alibaba, and Shopify: A Step-by-Step Guide

A comprehensive guide covering takedown procedures for Amazon Brand Registry, Alibaba IPP, and Shopify DMCA complaints.

04/03/26

Trademark Registration for E-Commerce Brands: What to File, Where, and When

If you're selling products online—whether on Amazon, Shopify, Etsy, or your own website—your brand name and logo are among your most valuable assets...

12/02/26

How a Chinese Trademark Squatter Hijacked My Client's Brand (And How We Got It Back)

A $50M e-commerce brand discovered their trademark was registered in China by a squatter. Here's the step-by-step strategy we used…

08/02/26

Madrid Protocol vs. Direct Filing: Which Route Actually Saves Money?

Choosing between Madrid Protocol and direct trademark filing? See real cost breakdowns for 5, 10, and 15 countries plus a…

26/01/26

I Got a Cease & Desist Letter from Overseas - Here's Exactly What to Do (Step-by-Step)

Received a cease and desist letter from another country? Don't panic. This step-by-step guide shows you exactly how to respond,…

09/01/26

The $50K Mistake: Why SaaS Founders Need an International IP Strategy Before Series A

I had a call last month with a SaaS founder who'd just closed their Series A. Great news, right? Except…

02/12/25

Enforcing Design Patents - How to Use Them to Remove Infringing Listings on E-Commerce Platforms (Part 2 of 2)

This article is part of a 2-part series where the first article focuses on obtaining design patents for purposes of…

18/11/25

Why Design Patents Are Becoming Essential for Protecting Products on E-Commerce Platforms (e.g., Amazon, Alibaba, Walmart, etc.) (Part 1 of 2)

In the age of global e-commerce, product imitation often happens in real-time. Sellers from Asia, Europe, and the U.S. all…

21/10/25

Navigating the Changing Landscape of PTAB Invalidation Risk

For patent owners and applicants in Asia and Europe who access the U.S. market - and for investors assessing IP…

14/10/25

Strategic Implications of Squires' Section 101 Decision for Global Patents

This article is part 2 of a 2-part series analyzing Director Squires' first USPTO decision. In Part 1, we examined…

07/10/25

Director Squires' First Decision: Reshaping Section 101 Eligibility

With the recent swearing-in of John A. Squires as Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office ("USPTO"), practitioners…

30/09/25

Registering a Trademark: Global Brand Protection Essentials

A trademark is far more than a logo, symbol, or name. It represents your reputation, your quality promise, and the…

23/09/25

How to Remove Trademark Infringement on Social Media Platforms

Social media is one of the most visible avenues for building and protecting a brand. Unfortunately, it is also where…

16/09/25

Trademark Enforcement Strategies: Stopping Infringement Effectively

Your brand is one of your company's most valuable assets-and protecting it from infringement is critical. Once you've identified a…

09/09/25

NIL and Federal Trademark Protection: Building Lasting Athletic Brands

The 2025 football season has kicked off under a new legal era: the House v. NCAA settlement. College athletes are…

02/09/25

Design Patent Strategy: Post-Rocket Docket US and Global Options

The USPTO's decision to end the design patent "rocket docket" has raised questions about how companies can continue to secure…

28/08/25

Freedom to Operate: Global Product Launch Risk Management

For companies launching new products internationally - particularly in technology, life sciences, consumer goods, or manufacturing - Freedom to Operate…

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