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Trademark Application Filing Fees Set To Increase In 2021
Trademark application filing fees are going up for 2021.
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Dealing With A Geographic Descriptiveness Office Action To Your Trademark Application
Trademark law does not permit trademarks that are primarily geographically descriptive of the underlying goods or services to be registered on the principal register.
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Should A Startup Founder License IP To The Startup?
A startup founder licensing IP to the startup is like buying a hot tub: you can do it, but you probably shouldn’t.
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Trademark Registration: Name Or Logo?
In an ideal world, you would obtain trademark registration of both the name and logo of your business. Of course, ours is not always an ideal world and economic realities often limit the ability of a company to go for the full suite of legal protections available.
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Legal Issues In Developing A Mobile App
Thinking of creating a mobile app? Discover the legal landscape beyond coding and user acquisition. Learn about potential legal issues that, if ignored, can jeopardize your app's success.
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IP Rights In Software Development Agreements
Find out a few of the key considerations for allocating IP rights between developer and customer in software development agreements.
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Amazon Brand Registry & The Value Of Trademark Registration
With the advent of Amazon Brand Registry, trademark registration has never been more important than it is now for businesses using the Amazon platform.
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Trademark Registration FAQs
Find answers to all (or at least some) of your most pressing questions about the trademark registration process.
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4 Tips For Picking A Company Name
When it comes to picking a company name (and branding in general), you ignore trademark law at your own peril. Take a look at these helpful tips before you invest time and money in a name that can’t be protected.
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How To Pick The Right Type Of Trademark Application
You’re ready to file an application to register your trademark. So you go to the USPTO’s application page, only to learn for the first time there are three different types of online applications you can submit. Find out which one is right for your application.
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How To Register A Trademark [Step-by-Step]
If you have a trademark you want to protect, it’s time to register your trademark. This post will walk through the steps of how to apply for federal registration of your trademark.
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Trademark Search & Clearance
The first step toward protecting your business mark is to search for others who may be using a mark and assess whether you’ll likely be able to register your mark.
