Apr 5, 2017
Avoiding Trademark Ownership Pitfalls
We help a lot of small businesses protect their trademarks and one issue that comes up frequently is identifying the correct owner. This is the very first entry you must...
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Mar 16, 2017
Likelihood of Confusion — Don’t Be Confused by Trademark Law
One of the things I like about helping trademark clients is that I get to spend a lot of time educating them on how the law works. This is one...
Mar 8, 2017
How Much Anonymity do Anonymous LLC’s provide?
I’ve written in the past about anonymous LLC’s. See the list of blog articles here. What I’m often asked, is just how much anonymity is provided by Anonymous LLC’s, and...
Feb 1, 2017
Alternative Facts
We’ve written before about the importance of acting quickly when it comes to registering your trademark. Even if you are entitled to registration, waiting to file can add significant delay...
Sep 20, 2016
The Trademark Edition Scam
What is trademark edition? Details on the trademark edition scam. What it is and what it means to your small business.
Jul 21, 2016
Book Review: Essentials of Licensing Intellectual Property
L4SB Attorney Dave Ferrance reviews 'Essentials of Licensing Intellectual Property'. Though a bit dated, this book offers a resource to small businesses...
Jul 19, 2016
Responses for USPTO Office Action – Flat-Rate Pricing
What happens when you receive a USPTO Office Action? Most trademark applications are rejected. How can you respond to an office action?
Jul 14, 2016
Clever Business Names
Are you looking for a business name but not sure where to start? Here are some legal tips on coming up with Clever Business Names.
Jun 30, 2016
Can You Trademark the Word Trademark?
Can you trademark the word trademark? Or would the USPTO deny such an application? Looking to trademark the word trademark is not a simple endeavor...
May 31, 2016
Trademark Intent to Use
Considering filing your trademark? Filing a Trademark Intent to Use could save you big when it comes to your trademark. A Trademark Intent to Use means...
Mar 10, 2016
Trademark Renewal: Don’t Lose Your Registered Mark!
What happens after you register your mark? Trademark renewal can help you avoid losing your mark.
Jan 28, 2016
Using Intellectual Property to Protect Your Business
Most business owners have heard of intellectual property, but do are you using intellectual property to protect business assets?