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Can I Register a Disparaging Trademark?
The Lanham Act (the federal statute that governs trademarks) states: No trademark by which the goods of the applicant may be distinguished from the goods of others shall be refused...
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What is the Supplemental Register for Trademarks?
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has two registers for trademarks: supplemental and principal. The supplemental register is reserved for descriptive, surname, and geographical...
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What is a Trademark Disclaimer?
Oftentimes, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will issue an office action after you have filed your trademark requiring a disclaimer for one or more of the words...
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Do I Need a Federal Trademark?
When determining whether you need a federal trademark for your business or product, there are a number of factors to consider. Most importantly, consider what the trademark will actually provide...
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Why You Should Get a Trademark.
By registering your trademark, you will enhance the legal protections afforded to your brand. It ensures the public knows the proper and accurate source for your business’s products or services. ...
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Trademarking Your Business: Federal vs State
When registering a trademark for your business, it is important to understand the differences between federal and state trademarks. Although both have their benefits, each type of trademark has unique...
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Taco Bell Cancels “Taco Tuesday”.
Taco Bell recently filed cancellation proceedings in the USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) seeking cancellation of the mark “TACO TUESDAY”. See the full story Here. This mark is...
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Trademark Renewal
Having a trademark for your business is essential to operations. Chiefly, they prevent others from using your business name or logo. However, registering the trademark legal process and requires...
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Law 4 All Annual Summer Sales Event
Now is the time to save on all the legal products and services your company needs. Our Law 4 All Summer Sales Event is happening now! Save 20% on legal...
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Compound Words as Trademarks
Applying for a trademark at the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) can be a frustrating experience. Did you know that over 80% of trademark applications filed with the USPTO...
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