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Registering a Trademark in the European Union (EUTM): What International Businesses Need to Know If you plan to sell products or services in Europe, protecting your brand is essential. Each of the 27 EU member states has its own trademark system, but the European Union Trade Mark (EUTM) offers a single, streamlined route to secure
Registering a Trademark in Thailand: Your Step-by-Step Guide Thinking about expanding your brand into Thailand? It’s a fantastic market, but protecting your brand there is a little different from what you might be used to. Thailand has a first-to-file system, strict rules on what you can register, and some unique procedural requirements. Don’t worry, we’re
Slander of Title in Oregon: How a False Claim Can Derail Your Property Rights You’ve just accepted an offer on your Portland home. The inspection is clean, your financing is locked in, and the closing date is set. But then the title company calls: a $250,000 lien was filed against your property two months ago—by
New Delaware Requirements for LLCs, Corporations & Partnerships Delaware has long been the premier jurisdiction for U.S. business incorporation. It is known for its robust legal framework and favorable court system. But with the 2025 updates to Delaware corporate law, businesses that are incorporated in Delaware—or maintain a Delaware entity registration—must adapt to a number
We’re proud to share that our own Elijah Hartman has been named a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers in the field of corporate law. This honor is reserved for top-rated attorneys under 40 who have distinguished themselves through professional achievement and peer recognition—an apt description of Elijah. Elijah primarily works with companies in the technology,
Registering a Trademark in South Korea: What You Need to Know As part of our global trademark registration series, we turn to South Korea—one of Asia’s most innovation-driven economies and a top destination for foreign brands. This post breaks down the essentials of registering a trademark in South Korea, including the first-to-file system, application timelines,
Protecting Your Brand Abroad: International Trademark Strategies That Work, a FREE WEBINAR Join Harris Sliwoski attorney Fred Rocafort for a practical, insight-driven webinar on international trademark protection, that will equip you with the essential tools and knowledge you need for international trademark protection beyond borders. Without a well‑planned international trademark strategy—a clear trademark protection strategy that
Oregon Real Estate Contracts: Backing Out of an OREF Agreement Explained Picture this: You’ve just found your dream home in Portland, or you’ve accepted what seemed like the perfect offer on your Bend property. The paperwork is signed, champagne feels warranted, and you’re already mentally arranging furniture or planning your next move. Then life happens.
Foreign Equivalents and Indigenous Languages in U.S. Trademark Law Why Wawa’s “Wild Goose” Roots May Not Matter to Trademark Law—But Should When Wawa convenience stores opened several new locations in my city, I couldn’t help but shift into trademark lawyer mode, especially after discovering that the name “Wawa” has Native American linguistic origins. The brand
What Happens When Unmarried Couples Disagree About Selling a Home in Oregon? If unmarried co-owners of a home in Oregon cannot agree on whether to sell or retain the property and there is no written co-ownership agreement, the primary legal remedy is often a partition lawsuit. This type of lawsuit can compel the sale of
