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Do Your Due Diligence
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| Once your Federal trademark application is filed, it's on you, the applicant, to keep an eye on your status, any emails & any requests from the USPTO. Failure to do so could result in your application becoming canceled, so this is important. |
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What is a Trademark Search?
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| A trademark search can, in actuality, be many different things. In theory, a trademark search is performed to determine whether or not the mark you are hoping to use is already taken by another. |
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How Do You Get a Trademark?
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| While some individuals choose to hire attorneys to walk them through the process of applying for a trademark, others choose to use a trademark research firm, which can cost thousands of dollars less. It is important to remember when hiring someone to do your research that they not only search through Federal and State trademark records for name similarities, but also Common-Law listings. |
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Do You Need a Registered Trademark?
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| It's less of a need than a want. Registering a trademark is NOT mandatory. However, are you a business owner, or do you work with a business that does not currently have a trademark registered or pending with the USPTO? If this last statement in any way describes you, then YES, you may benefit from having a trademark. |
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Federal Trademark Application Timeline, In Use Application
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| A detailed timeline for a Federal trademark application for those applicants that are currently using the mark in at least 2 states or between the US & another country. |
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Federal Trademark Application Timeline, Intent to Use Application
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| A detailed timeline for a Federal trademark application for those applicants that are not currently using their marks. |
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Specimens Not Just for Guys in White Coats Anymore
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| Okay, let's assume that you're at the trademark stage: you've had comprehensive research conducted; the analysis on the research has been done; and (yay!) your name is clear. Now the next step is filing for the Federal trademark. |
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Are Your Trademarks Being Used by Other Companies on Google?
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| Saper Law Offices assists businesses in all areas of trademark law, from registration and filing to litigation. The following article serves as an overview of the effect search engine marketing and Internet “keyword” advertising through Google’s search engine has on a business’s trademark. For a case specific consultation regarding (1) whether or not your use of another’s trademark in a Google Ad could result in legal action, or (2) whether or not you may prevent another business from using your trademark in a Google Adword, a meta tag or as the text of an advertisement, call Saper Law Offices for a consultation at (312) 641-0551 or contact us by email at dsaper@saperlaw.com. If you need assistance with creating and implementing a Google ad campaign, contact www.LegalPPC.com. |
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Trademark Monitoring
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| After you've had your trademark application filed, it's absolutely necessary that you monitor your trademark in some way. The USPTO does conduct a search of their own files so if someone does file for a Federal trademark after your registration it typically is rejected. However, relying on the USPTO to protect your trademark is a mistake for several reasons. |
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Just My Opinion: Should Companies Not Hire The Unemployed?
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| In taking in applicants, is there a vested favor granted to employed applicants? This article discusses the seemingly increasing trend of hiring employed applicants. It also shows the fact that there are a lot of unemployed talents out there waiting to be given a chance. |
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Why Register a Canadian Trademark? Trademarks Defined and Explained
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| Registration of a trademark is proof of ownership and therefore a key way of protecting a trademark from misuse and imitation. Registration is not obligatory but is recommended because it is a way of verifying the exclusive right that is established through using the trademark in relation to specific products or services. It is important to realize that, while registration affords the greatest possible legal protection against infringement or misuse of a trademark, it is, and can never be, a failsafe guarantee against all problems relating to trademark usage. |
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