Common Trademarked Words: Q-Tip
If you’ve ever used a cotton swab or cotton bud to clean your ears or apply makeup, you probably reached for a Q-Tip. Along with […]
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What Do You Need To Complete the U.S. Trademark Application Form?
If you want to ace a test in school, what do you do? You prepare in advance. The same principle applies to your U.S. trademark
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Trademarked Colors
As you shop, go to a restaurant, or watch the delivery man drop off boxes at your home, you come into contact with many recognizable
Our Guide to Trademark Renewals
In this article, we explain the process of renewing a trademark registered with the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO), which is essential to
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Trademark Classes: The Ultimate Guide
When filing a trademark application, the Trademark Office will require that you choose at least one international trademark class to identify the types of products
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Trade Name vs Trademark
The terms “trade name” and “trademark” might sound similar, but they are distinctive in the kinds of protections they offer under the law. You do
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Trademarked Slogans: The Breakfast of Champions
There are many memorable breakfast cereal slogans, from “They’re grrreat” to “Silly rabbit, Trix are for kids,” but few have reigned as long as the
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Trademarked Phrases: You’re fired
The TV show The Apprentice was one of the biggest hits in TV history. Billed as “the reality show where you don’t win a date,
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How to Trademark a Logo
Your logo is more than a piece of design; it is the visual representation of your brand and everything it stands for. It is the
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The Difference Between Copyright and Trademark Protection
Trademark vs copyright registration – what’s the difference? While both offer legal protections under the law, each protects different kinds of intellectual property. They actually
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How to Register a Trademark
If you want to protect your company’s brand and identity, trademark registration is essential. Many business owners (especially small businesses) put off filing an application
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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
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Can You Register a Descriptive Trademark?
When you apply for a trademark, you want your mark to be as strong as possible. Having a strong and unique mark can make it
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Intent-To-Use Trademark Applications
Clients often ask if it’s possible to file a trademark application if they have not yet started doing business under the proposed trademark name. The
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How Long Does a Trademark Last?
After they have gone through the trademark process and possess a registered trademark, the most common question clients ask is, “How long does a trademark
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Kansas City Chiefs Trademarks
The National Football League has several outstanding teams in the AFC West division, including the Kansas City Chiefs. The team was founded in 1960 under
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