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How Do I Hold My Business Partner Accountable?
https://youtu.be/62IIJuzOZm8 If you’re considering adding a business partner to your company, or you’ve already got a partner and want to make sure everyone is held accountable, it’s important to have the right documents in place to put the legal weight behind owners’...
Can I Trademark a Product Name?
https://youtu.be/o5eKmmHZKjk Absolutely! Many people ask this question as they think they are limited to trademarking just the overall company brand name. However, as long as you're using a brand to promote a product or service, then that product or service brand...
Does My Trademark Registration Include Other Countries?
https://youtu.be/1eUN7pJnYF8 A U.S. trademark registration extends to all 50 states and commonwealths, but doesn’t, in and of itself, extend to other countries. However, there are special considerations that United States laws give to other treaty countries through...
How Do I Add Value to My Business?
https://youtu.be/C7-VKo1IqmQ Whether you’re preparing to sell your business, attempting to attract an investor, or want to qualify for a higher business loan, you want to do everything you can to add value to your business to put yourself in the best position...
Can I Trademark My Name?
https://youtu.be/oC691sUfeM8 Can I Trademark My Name? There is no problem in trying to trademark your name. You just have to be careful that you are abiding by the rules of trademark law. Trademark law is class-specific - you can only protect a trademark in the...
What Do I Need to Know if I’m Adding a Business Partner?
https://youtu.be/-UFSUeu4-cw If you are considering bringing in a business partner, there are some steps that you should consider taking to protect yourself and the business as a whole. What to Consider When Adding a New Business Partner You've got to be careful when...
Someone is Using My Trademark
https://youtu.be/GG8e_ixQAro What Do I Do If Someone is Using My Mark? The first thing you should do is research that business - see exactly when they began using their mark and how it lines up with your first use. Because trademark law is chronological, whoever used...
State vs. Federal Trademarks
https://youtu.be/3OhvmTzAliA What is the Difference Between a State and a Federal Trademark? A state trademark will only offer protection in the state in which you register, whereas a federal trademark will protect the mark nationwide, as well as confer some...
What Kind of Proof Do I Need to Show for Trademark Registration?
https://youtu.be/2Y7n22fHiQQ There are a number of things that you are going to have to submit to the Examiner to prove you’re using the trademark and it deserves to be registered. You'll need to prove: That you're using the markThat you were the first to use the...
What Can I Do If My Trademark Is Denied?
https://youtu.be/3dmkZvrPI2E If your trademark was rejected, you may still have options. The next steps may include: Request for Reconsideration You can file a request for reconsideration after the final office action to the Examiner themselves. That essentially means...
