Intellectual Property Archives

Is it Trademark Infringement? 3 Tips to Protect Your Brand Reputation

May 21, 2019
But what do you do when somebody—around the corner or across the country—copies your company name, logo, or brands of products or services and uses them for their own purposes? The quick answer is this: It depends. But here’s how the U.S. Patent and Trademark...

Expanding globally? 5 tips for global trademark registration

January 21, 2019
Thanks to a booming global economy, trademark applications worldwide are on the rise. In fact, according to the World Intellectual Property Organization’s 2017 report, after growing annually for the past seven consecutive years, global trademark registrations now are...

You Got a Trademark Office Action? Here’s What To Do Next

September 27, 2018
To protect and grow your business, its brand name and logos, you’ve filed the necessary trademark application for those assets with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). But, months later, you hit what might seem like an insurmountable roadblock: a challenge...

Why Not Getting Trademark Clearance is Like Skydiving Without a Parachute

September 2, 2018
You’ve done your research and know it’s important to register your trademark. Now you’re shopping around for an affordable attorney, and maybe considering using an online service instead. If they’re diligent, lawyers should recommend you do an in-depth search called a...

Likelihood of Confusion: 5 Examples of Similar Trademarks

February 1, 2018
When you’re just starting to build your business, your intellectual property is often one of your most valuable assets. That’s why protecting that intellectual property from would-be infringers is one of your top priorities. The problem, though, is that people don’t...

Types of Intellectual Property Protection & What They Mean for Your Startup

July 6, 2017
All too often, new businesses fail to realize just how valuable their intellectual property is. When it comes to valuing your business, you probably think first of your tangible property, like your physical place of business, your equipment and inventory, and your...

Category: Intellectual Property

Is it Trademark Infringement? 3 Tips to Protect Your Brand Reputation

Expanding globally? 5 tips for global trademark registration

You Got a Trademark Office Action? Here’s What To Do Next

Why Not Getting Trademark Clearance is Like Skydiving Without a Parachute

Likelihood of Confusion: 5 Examples of Similar Trademarks

Types of Intellectual Property Protection & What They Mean for Your Startup