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Principal vs. Supplemental Trademark Registry
https://youtu.be/vXR7tzm_xUk Principal Trademark Registry The principal registry is where you want to be, if you can get there: it’s made for marks that have passed examination completely, part of which is a determination of distinctiveness. The principal registry is...
Is My Trademark Unique Enough?
https://youtu.be/Tpt8UEx7ad4 The purpose of having a trademark is to protect the intellectual property in your business – brands, names, logos, slogans, etc. Your brand is worth protecting, but the key to protection is that the brand must be unique enough How to...
Descriptive and Generic Terms in Trademarks
https://youtu.be/eUrEEUwGuyE Descriptive and Generic Terms When applying for a trademark, the general rule of thumb is to stay away from generic and descriptive words, and phrases. Trademark law reserves certain words and phrases for the public domain, and does not...
What is a Trademark Office Action?
https://youtu.be/s-p8YQpQmJs If you've applied for a trademark and you've received a notice about an "office action," there are a few possible reasons why. But first, let's talk about what an office action is. What is an Office Action? An office action is essentially...
How to Pick a Trademark Attorney?
https://youtu.be/iziqkdVBmQg Cleveland Trademark Attorney There are a few considerations to think about when you're looking for the right attorney for you. It's a two-way street - they're not just interviewing you; you’re interviewing them as well. So, you want to...
Importance of Trademarking an Event Name
We'd like to share this trademarking example from recent news headlines. The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo started an Asian Lantern Festival in the summer of 2018 and has continued offering the event on an annual basis since 2018. The Pittsburgh Zoo is now also embarking...
Importance of Trademarking a Business Name, Who’s Hungry?
We wanted to share these two trademark-related articles involving the restaurant industry. Although these examples involve restaurants, the importance of trademarking a name applies to all businesses. We hope you find them both interesting and that they don't make you...
5 More Trademark Application Mistakes to Avoid
As we discussed in our previous post, it can cost hundreds if not thousands of dollars to register a trademark. If you make a mistake on the application, it might be amendable, in which case you are lucky and it will only waste time. However, if it is an unamendable...
Top 5 Trademark Application Mistakes to Avoid
It can cost hundreds if not thousands of dollars to register a trademark. If you make a mistake on the application, it might be amendable, in which case you are lucky and it will only waste time. However, if it is an unamendable mistake, it will not only cost you time...
Know How to Fold ‘Em: Steps for Properly Dissolving Your Company
How To Properly Dissolve A Company There may come a day when your business must close its doors. Every business owner dreams of a generational company that can be passed on, but the reality is that many fail. You can find statistics floating around the internet of...
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