Jun 10, 2022
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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May 6, 2022
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...
Aug 13, 2021
The Trademark Battle of the Golden Chocolate Bunnies
Every Easter, chocolate bunnies of various shapes and sizes can be found in most grocery store. Some bunnies even sport a recognizable gold wrapper—including the Lindt gold bunny. A German...
Oct 1, 2020
The Great Monkey Beer Trademark Dispute
Trademark disputes are common in the craft beer industry. The abundance of craft beers all over the country results in similarly-named breweries and beers quite often. While obtaining a federal...
Jul 20, 2020
One Man Holds Many Possible Trademarks For The “New” Washington Redskins
The NFL team is changing their name. Will a “Trademark Troll” profit from it? The Washington Redskins announced this week that they will be changing their team name after mounting...
May 18, 2020
™ vs. ® – The difference between them.
Next to most logos or brand names, you can find either a ™ or a ®. Obviously, they must have some significance, but what is the difference between the two...
Aug 21, 2019
Likelihood of Confusion in Trademarks
For many businesses, brand name protection is one of their most important assets. Brands helps customers identify a particular business as the source of that business’s goods or services. And...
Jan 22, 2019
Trademark Coexistence Agreements
A rejection received for many trademarks filed with the USPTO is likelihood of confusion, meaning the applied-for mark is confusingly similar to a registered mark. Overcoming a likelihood of rejection...
Oct 21, 2018
The Importance of Naming Your Business Correctly
When starting a new business, there are so many issues to concern yourself. Forming a company. Registering with the city. Filing taxes. Obtaining insurance. Hiring people. Forming partners. Opening a...
Jun 25, 2018
IHOP is Now IHOB: Can it Work for Me?
IHOP versus IHOb IHOP recently pulled off a major marketing gimmick with their name change to “IHOb.” The change has drawn criticism from many, but it certainly got people talking....
Jun 23, 2016
Can you be sued for thanking your customers?
Intellectual Property Abuse Here at Law 4 Small Business, we love intellectual property. We love helping businesses that develop and protect their ideas. And we think that America’s intellectual property...
Feb 1, 2016
Intellectual Property Infringement: Avoiding Lawsuits and Liability
A legal perspective on the most common forms of intellectual property infringement and how to avoid them.