I Did a Trademark Search and My Trademark is Taken
Jan 08, 2011
So you've done a trademark search and it looks like your trademark is taken - what do you do next? First make sure you get a trademark attorney to backup your search. There are a number of reasons why ...
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Is My Trademark Available?
Jan 08, 2011
That is a great question which is better to ask before you invest a lot of time and effort in the name, but often isn't asked until after the investment has been made. Lots of factors affect whether yo...
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Can I Trademark My Family Name?
Jan 08, 2011
You can, but it is not easy. US federal Trademark Law is covered by the Lanham Act. Section 2(e) says trademarks which are primarily merely a surname are not registerable.
To get around this you need...
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The 5 Phases of the Trademark Registration Process
Nov 26, 2010
Phase 1 - Trademark Selection and Search
This phase often requires the most work. A strong trademark is unique, distinct, and consumers understand that goods or services provided under that mark hav...
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How Long Does it Take to Get a Trademark?
Nov 25, 2010
Federal
We are seeing well prepared applications get through the federal Trademark Office in less than a year. By knowing the usual issues raised by the Trademark Office and filing the application w...
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What is the Trademark Office Supplemental Register?
Nov 25, 2010
Sometimes the Trademark Office rejects an application saying the mark is too descriptive, yet they also say you could register the mark on the Supplemental Register. Sounds like double talk. Whats goi...
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Someone is using my Trademark
Sep 28, 2010
Before concluding whether youve got a problem we need to know more information. Trademark infringement only occurs if it is likely consumers will be confused into thinking there is a connection between...
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How do I get a Trademark?
Sep 28, 2010
The US Patent and Trademark Office issues federal trademark registrations. There are many benefits to federally registering your trademarks, but you actually get trademark rights from using the tradema...
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Should I Trademark My Business Name?
Sep 27, 2010
Registering your business name as a trademark is important, but not urgent. Save money by registering it before it is urgent.
When you get a federal trademark you make it: 1) easier to prove you own...
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