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What Is a Trademark Opposition and How Can My Business Avoid One?

Jan 3, 2023 By Stacey Kalamaras

A trademark opposition is a type of litigation proceeding at the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) where a third party can object to your application before it is granted a registration. Essentially, when someone files an opposition against your application, they are telling the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) that they would […]

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT: A RECIPE FOR SAFEGUARDING CULINARY CREATIONS

Oct 26, 2022 By William Scott Goldman

Interested in protecting that long-cherished family favorite? Or perhaps you’re a chef or restaurateur interested in preserving commercial advantage against potential competitors and former employees? Protection of food products serves as a valuable case study for comparing and contrasting various IP strategies. So take a seat as we present an extensive menu of options. Patent  As explained […]

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How To Avoid Trademark Infringements And Disputes

Oct 25, 2022 By SmallBizClub

When a business ends up with a trademark infringement case, it can be a disruptive ordeal. The key to avoiding such circumstances is to steer through the brand landscape with knowledge and avoid actions that might bring further upheavals to daily operations.   Understanding trademarks is a crucial first step. Generally, a business connects signs to […]

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Patent Branding: Exploring Other Forms of IP Protection

Jun 28, 2022 By William Scott Goldman

Businesses typically rely on trademark or even copyright to protect their valuable branding assets. However, an effective branding strategy also employs the exclusivity of both design and utility patent protection whenever its available, effectively keeping potential competitors out of the marketplace, regardless of brand name. Illustrating this concept in greater detail are the case studies […]

Filed Under: Branding Tagged With: Patent, Trademark

Ontario Business Registry: 6 Best Tips To Do It Right

Jan 12, 2022 By SmallBizClub

When you start a business, one of the first few things you must do is enlist your establishment into your local business registry. By doing so, you’re essentially establishing your business as a reliable entity for customers, suppliers, and job seekers. It also allows you to fully market your brand not just in your locality […]

Filed Under: Startup Tagged With: Business Entity, Trademark

Expanding Branding: Exploring Other Forms Of Trademark Protection

Nov 26, 2021 By William Scott Goldman

One key Branding Law strategy involves stretching the boundaries of traditional trademark principles for registering important business assets. As a companion piece to our discussion of non-standard copyrights from a few months back, the following is a brief survey of some lesser-known types of trademarks that could be available for protecting certain brand attributes as […]

Filed Under: Legal Tagged With: Branding, Trademark

What Is A Trademark and When Does Your Business Need One?

Nov 1, 2021 By Michael Dunlop

Image If you’re a business owner, then you’re most probably familiar with the term “trademark”. Otherwise, a trademark can be any word, symbol, or design that helps people identify your company’s goods and services uniquely. In other words, it helps your target audience or the marketplace to differentiate products from those of your competitors in […]

Filed Under: Legal Tagged With: Trademark

2021 In the Law -A Look Ahead in Trademark & Branding Cases

Jan 6, 2021 By William Scott Goldman

In a follow up to our 2020 retrospective from last month, it’s time for a prospective survey covering some of the major cases that could be shaping the legal landscape in 2021, relevant to trademark and social media areas. As discussed in that countdown article, Tiffany v. Costco culminated a warehouse club-sized trademark fair use […]

Filed Under: Legal Tagged With: Branding, Trademark

5 Reasons Why Federal Trademark Registrations are Important

Jan 30, 2019 By Josh Gerben

Business owners and entrepreneurs have many things to consider when opening a business. From selecting a name and deciding on a location, to advertising and hiring the best employees, the to-do list can seem never ending. After investing significant time and money into your business, you will want to know that your investment is protected. […]

Filed Under: Making Your Business Official Tagged With: Intellectual Property, Trademark

How to Choose a Business Name for Your LLC

Sep 21, 2018 By Charles Crawford

You have created a rock solid business plan and you are ready to form an LLC. But how do you go about choosing the right name for your business? When you form an LLC, choosing the right name is about creativity and good planning. For a small business owner, choosing a name that reflects the […]

Filed Under: Making Your Business Official Tagged With: Business Name, Trademark

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