General, The Basics, Trademark Filing

Is Miami a Good Place to Start a Business?

Whether you are a longtime resident of South Florida considering business ownership or you’re an entrepreneur in the Midwest researching where to start your next venture, you may be wondering if Miami is the right place to open your business. With millions of visitors a year, a diverse customer base, and a strong workforce, it’s never been a better time […]

Copyrights, The Basics

The Copyright Claims Board: A New Process for Helping Copyright Owners Fight Infringement

Copyright infringement can be extremely damaging to content owners, who have spent significant time, money, and effort to create content for others to enjoy. What recourse does a copyright owner have, when someone makes unauthorized copies of their work? Previously, the most common option was to file a take-down notice and hope the infringement is removed as soon as possible, limiting […]

General, The Basics, Trademark Protection

Another Business is Using Our Name – What Should We Do?

Your business’s intellectual property is what makes your brand unique and helps you stand out in a crowded industry. When an individual or business infringes on your mark it can have a significant impact on your brand’s success. Confused consumers could be steered away from the products or services you offer. Even worse, your brand’s reputation could be damaged, if the […]

How To's, The Basics, Trademark Protection, Trademark Protection

Starting a Business in Miami? Begin by Protecting your Trademark

Whether you are planning to open a boutique in Coconut Grove or run a food truck in Downtown, the Miami area is a great place to start a new venture. Before you begin to build your brand, however, you should consider how to protect it. The best way to do that is through trademark registration. Create a Unique Trademark Successful […]

Government, In The News, The Basics, Trademark Protection

The USPTO Trademarks Its Name and Logo

The USPTO has been in existence (in some form) since 1802 and it is only now getting around to registering its own trademarks. So why has the USPTO decided to protect their marks this late in the game? Trademark Scammers are Becoming More Sophisticated As we previously reported in this blog post, trademark scammers are popping up everywhere and they’ve […]

The Basics, Trademark Protection

The Definitive Guide to Trademark Expungement and Trademark Reexamination Proceedings at the USPTO

There are over 2,750,000 trademarks registered in the United States. Each of these registrations allows the owner to protect the goods and services listed in the application. However, some of these registrations contain goods and services that the registrant has never sold in the United States. The existing USPTO procedures allow these applications to register without further information about the […]

General, Patents, The Basics

How Much Does it Cost to Obtain a Patent?

As an inventor and entrepreneur, you likely understand the value of protecting your intellectual property. After investing substantial time, energy and finances on research and development of your product, however, you may be concerned about how much a patent will cost, despite the valuable protections it provides. While a variety of factors, including the type of patent, the size of your […]

Digital, In The News, Industries, Technology, The Basics, Trademark Filing

Trademark Registration is Required for GMAIL Authenticated Brand Logos

Whether a business is promoting a new item, offering a discount on products, or even sending an invoice, email is still a primary way to reach customers. But with spoofing and phishing more prevalent than ever, some customers may be leery to interact through email. Fortunately, email hosts like Gmail are finding ways to reduce fraudulent emails through brand authentication. Before […]

Education, The Basics

What Does Class 41 Cover in a Trademark Application?

The United States Patent and Trademark Office, or USPTO, requires registrants to select international trademark classes when submitting a trademark application. These classes categorize the goods or services business owners plan to offer in association with their trademark. One frequently used trademark class is Class 41, for Education and Entertainment Services, but don’t let the title fool you. Class 41 represents […]

Classes, Education, How To's, The Basics, Trademark Filing

What are the Most Common Trademark Classes?

The process to register your trademark can be challenging, and selecting the right international trademark classes is one reason why. However, a simple guess here won’t suffice. Accurately completing this step in the process is critical to ensuring that your trademark is protected. So, what exactly is a trademark class, and which classes are most common? Read on to learn […]

The Basics, Trademark Filing

What is a Combined Section 71 & 15 Declaration?

If you obtained U.S. trademark protections through the Madrid Protocol, you may be wondering when and how to renew your valuable US trademark registration. Between five and six years from the date your trademark was registered by the USPTO, you will need to submit a Section 71 Declaration of Use, and, if you meet the requirements, you may also file a […]

The Basics, Trademark Ownership, Trademark Renewal

What is a Combined Section 8 & 15 Declaration?

As the owner of a registered trademark, you understand that maintaining your registration to preserve the integrity of your intellectual property is a crucial responsibility of that ownership. When your first courtesy reminders from the USPTO begin popping up, they may contain unfamiliar words or phrases—and one of these is likely to be in regards to a “Combined Section 8 & […]

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