Trademark vs copyright registration – what’s the difference? While both offer protection under the law, each protects different kinds of intellectual property. They actually have …
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Patent-related litigation made up more than half of all lawsuits filed in America last year, a forty percent increase from three years before. With so-called …
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Probably the most common question that I get from prospective clients is: “How much does it cost to trademark a name?” At the Law Office …
If you own the trademark registration for a particular term or phrase, you might feel that you also have the rights to the corresponding domain name. That …
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Quick answer: A trademark is a word, phrase, symbol or logo that is used to brand, identify, and distinguish a product. A service mark (or servicemark) is …
When applying for a federal trademark, you do not, repeat, do not need an attorney. The U.S. Trademark Electronic Search System (TESS) is freely available to anyone. …
One of the common questions I get from potential clients revolves around how to trademark a logo. When a small business is launching, taking the …
A question I hear more and more frequently: “Should you trademark your blog name?” There are a few ways of thinking about this question. Think …
Completing the trademark application might seem like an end. You’ve performed research and have settled on a strong mark that will serve your business and …
Don’t let that trademark certificate fool you. It might declare that you own trademark rights to a logo or name, but you can lose those …
We have one-time IBM patent lawyer Peter Detkin to thank for the phrase “patent troll.” In Detkin’s time, the phrase almost always referred to the …
Granted, the title above is oxymoronic (just to be clear, stealing is illegal), but it does point to an important truth. Even after your trademark …
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Once your trademark is registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), it is vitally important to take action against any potentially infringing …
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When it comes to trademarking a name, the only stupid questions are the ones that you don’t ask. Unfortunately, this is something far too few …
When is the best time to file a trademark application? For young businesses that haven’t yet broken into the market, registering a trademark may seem …
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After they have gone through the trademark process and possess a federal registration, the most common question clients ask is, “How long does a trademark …
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