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Cleveland Baseball Trademarks “CLEVELAND GUARDIANS”
Before announcing the Cleveland Guardians name, the MLB team filed a hidden trademark in Mauritius—using a Paris Convention strategy to stay secret.
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Milwaukee Bucks File for “BUCKS IN 6” Before Winning Game 6 of 2021 NBA Finals
The Bucks filed “BUCKS IN 6” just 24 hours before winning the NBA Finals—highlighting a bold trademark move and the value of smart filing strategy.
Trademarks In The News
Trademark Registration is Required for GMAIL Authenticated Brand Logos
To display your logo in Gmail and boost email trust, you’ll need trademark registration and DMARC setup. Learn how to authenticate your brand email.
International Trademark Classes
What Does Class 41 Cover in a Trademark Application?
One frequently used trademark class is Class 41, for Education and Entertainment Services. Class 41 represents a wide variety of services that, at first, may not seem like they fall under the education or entertainment umbrellas.
International Trademark Classes
What are the Most Common Trademark Classes?
What exactly is a trademark class, and which classes are most common? Josh Gerben explains!
Trademarks In The News
The Proposed 2023 SHOP-SAFE ACT Provides Framework for Holding Online Marketplaces Accountable
A proposed law (the SHOP SAFE Act) aims to protect consumers from dangerous products being sold by third party sellers on e-commerce platforms like Amazon.
United Kingdom Trademarks
How to Conduct a UK Trademark Search
One of the most critical tasks to complete before finalizing the selection of a new trademark is to conduct a trademark search, especially in the UK. Learn more about how to conduct a trademark search in the United Kingdom.
Trademark Renewal Filings
What is a Combined Section 71 & 15 Declaration?
Learn how to renew your U.S. trademark obtained via the Madrid Protocol by filing a combined Section 71 and 15 Declaration to maintain protection and achieve incontestability
Trademark Protection
NIL Laws: How College Athletes Should Protect Their Name, Image and Likeness
A comprehensive guide for NCAA athletes on protecting their “name, image and likeness” using federal trademark registrations.
Canadian Trademarks
How to Trademark a Name in Canada
In order to trademark your business name in Canada, you should first decide how you would like to file, consult with a …
Types of Trademarks
Beyond the Visual: The World of Sound Trademarks
Explore sound trademarks, how they work, requirements for registration, and why protecting distinctive brand sounds is increasingly important.
Trademark Renewal Filings
What is a Combined Section 8 & 15 Declaration?
Did you receive a reminder from the USPTO about a Combined Section 8 & 15 Declaration? If you don’t know what this is, check out our guide.