What is a cease and desist letter? A cease and desist letter is typically the first step in resolving a legal dispute. The letter is sent to a business or individual demanding that they stop an illegal activity that is infringing on the sender’s rights. Sending a...
Considering registering your brand name and want the most protection? The US trademark office has two registers that trademarks can be registered on, the Supplemental and the Principal register. For your mark to get on the principal register, your mark must be...
How do you establish rights in a trademark? By Attorney Diane Littlejohn Does an unregistered trademark have any trademark protection? In some cases, Yes. Trademark rights are established through either use or registration in the United States. However, a...
Determining a strong business name that will have a high likelihood of registration with the US trademark office is key. A trademark is primarily a surname if the public would initially recognize the name as a surname(or last name). Surnames are classified in this...
Trademarks What is a trademark and why should your business have one? A trademark or service mark Is a word, phrase symbol or design (mark) that identifies and distinguishes the source of the goods from the goods of another. Both trademarks and service marks are...
Congratulations! You filed your trademark application and it was successfully registered. However, there are requirements to keep your trademark active once it’s been officially registered. Important tips in protecting your federal trademark: Continue using your mark-...
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