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Trademark a Name and Logo: Together or Separate?
Trademarks can be names of products or services, logos, slogans, packaging and even sounds and smells. In essence, a trademark can be almost anything that is used to identify a particular product or service. Registering a trademark grants the owner exclusive rights to the mark within the specified industry. Now when it comes to filing, a big question is should the name and logo be filed together or separately?

Trademarks - What is a Conflict? What is a Strong Similarity?
Comprehensive trademark research consists of several layers: * Researching comprehensive databases, such as Lexis-Nexis or Dialog * Looking for similarities, such as synonyms, word placement & spelling variations * Consultation with a trademark attorney if Conflicts or Strong Similarities arise

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What is a Trademark Search?
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.
How Do You Get a Trademark?
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.
Do You Need a Registered Trademark?
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.
Trademarks - What is a Conflict? What is a Strong Similarity?
Comprehensive trademark research consists of several layers: * Researching comprehensive databases, such as Lexis-Nexis or Dialog * Looking for similarities, such as synonyms, word placement & spelling variations * Consultation with a trademark attorney if Conflicts or Strong Similarities arise
Specimens Not Just for Guys in White Coats Anymore
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.
Are Your Trademarks Being Used by Other Companies on Google?
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.
Why PR Is The Most Effective Branding & Marketing Tool
Let’s say you read an ad for an attorney in your local newspaper. The ad tells you how wonderful the attorney is, what she specializes in, what services she offers, and how to contact her. Now let’s say you read an article about that same attorney.

Trademark Monitoring
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.
Los Angeles County Bar Association Professional Responsibility & Ethics Committee for Legal Outsourcing
Whether attorney in a civil case who charges an every hour rate may contract with an out-of-state company to draft a brief provided the attorney is competent to review the work, remains ultimately responsible for the �nal work product �led with the court by the attorney on behalf of the client, the attorney does not charge an unconscionable fee, client confidences & secrets are protected, & there is no conflict of interest between the client & the contracting entity. The attorney may be necessary to tell the client of the nature & scope of the contract between attorney & out-of-state company if the brief provided is a significant development in the representation or if the work is a cost which must be disclosed to the client under California law.

Why Register a Canadian Trademark? Trademarks Defined and Explained
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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