History’s Biggest Trademark Disputes
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has millions of active trademark registrations. In 2019 alone, they issued just over 201,000 trademarks in the …
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, …
Trademark 101: Next Steps After You Have Registered
Congratulations! You’ve finally received notice that your trademark registration application has been approved by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). So what’s next? …
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Restaurant Trademarks: A Brief Breakdown
Opening a new restaurant can be akin to descending into madness. On your restaurant launch list, there’s probably a million things to do, and registering a trademark …
Common Mistakes When Registering a Trademark
The trademark registration process is not necessarily a complex one. At the same time, it is not an easy one. Many laws and requirements stand …
The Difference Between Copyright and Trademark Protection
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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Trademark Renewal: The Definitive Guide
The trademark renewal process is fairly straightforward and relatively easy to navigate. Once you have conducted a trademark search and registered your trademark with the …
71 Notorious Patent, Trademark, and Copyright Infringement Cases
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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Trademark or Service Mark: What’s the Difference?
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 …
The Trademark Application Process
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 …
Trademark 101: How You Can Lose Your Trademark
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 …
Patent Trolls: The Complete Guide
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 …
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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7 Things You Need To Know About Protecting Your Trademark
If you aren’t careful about your trademark, it can cost you, both literally in the wallet, and mentally in stress and time. There are 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 …
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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