Entrepreneurs often make common trademark mistakes that can create problems before or after a USPTO application is filed. If you’re building a brand you care about—whether it’s a business name, a product line, a podcast, or even a personal brand—trademark protection isn’t optional. It’s the legal foundation
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If you’re launching a brand, product, or service, you’ve likely seen the little ™, ℠, or ® symbols—and wondered which one you should be using. The difference between TM, SM and registered trademark symbols comes down to what you are claiming, what you are suing the mark
Read more →HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO REGISTER A TRADEMARK? Every client wants to know how long it will take to get their trademark registered. I always answer, ‘it depends.’ The USPTO states that the federal registration process typically takes 12 to 18 months, although timing varies depending
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