Trademarking a Band Name: 5 Things to Know
Music is art, but if you want to make money at it, you’ll need to view your musical career as a business, too. If you’re […]
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Trademarked Colors: Owens Corning Pink
For almost half a century, Ohio-based Owens Corning has been associated with the color pink. It seemed like a natural fit when the company chose
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The History of the Ford Logo
The Ford Motor Cars logo is one of the most iconic corporate symbols in the world, right up there with the Coca-Cola logo and McDonald’s
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Do I Need an Attorney?
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
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Common Word Trademarks: Superhero
The idea of a superhero is longstanding in books, paintings, movies and, of course, comic books. When you think of a superhero, you might think
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Common Word Trademarks: TASER
For better or worse, TASER is one of the most famous names in stun guns. Many people routinely use the terms “to taser” or “tasering”
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Trademark Research To Conduct Before Filing Your Application
Would you submit a job application without first researching the company? In the same way, you shouldn’t file a trademark application without first researching the
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Types of Intellectual Property Monetization
Until recently, companies primarily used intellectual property (IP)—-trademarks, copyright, patents, and other types of intangible assets protected by law—-defensively and followed the traditional sequence of
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Common Issues in Trademark Law
The integrity of law relies on the continued resolution of new challenges, and the present landscape of trademark law offers plenty of that. As the
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Trademark Disputes: LucasFilm Versus Empire Strikes Bock Beer
In 2014, Disney-owned Lucasfilm filed an opposition trademark dispute against New York-based Empire Brewing Company for the company’s latest bottled brew, named “Strikes Bock.” Obviously, it’s
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The Trademark Symbols and What They Mean
You probably see the three major trademark symbols everywhere, but do you know what they mean? The ®, ™, and ℠ symbols might seem familiar,
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What Are the Benefits of Trademark Registration?
Companies don’t pay money and subject themselves to the trademark application process for no reason. Owning a federal trademark registration provides a business with several
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Common Misconceptions About Trademarking a Name
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
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Legal Ways People Can Steal Your Intellectual Property
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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Should You File for a Trademark before Your Product Is Market-Ready?
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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6 Steps to Trademark a Clothing Name, Logo or Slogan
Having issues getting your logo trademark? If you’re developing a clothing line, you probably have a distinctive name, logo or slogan that you will want
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