When you think of your typical trademark dispute between two parties, it’s customary to ask “who has the trademark?” The trademark holder is usually the party that is enforcing and...
If you are going into business, do you need to trademark your company (or business) name, or the name of your products or services? The answer depends on a number...
I often get this question when folks are considering protecting either their brand name or some unique work product, and the individual asking the question doesn’t know how what to...
The short answer is “yes,” but it is important to understand what Anonymity means and the limitations. We form a lot of Anonymous LLCs for our clients, and the primary...
Here’s what the USPTO says about a domicile address: Applicant must provide applicant’s domicile address. All applications must include the applicant’s domicile address, and domicile dictates whether an applicant is...
This is a very important concept, and often misunderstood by new business owners trying to come up with a new name for their company, product or service. The law says...
Trademarks are associated with a product or service, and products and services are distinguished by “Class Codes” which designate high-level categories that a particular product or service falls into. There...
If you want to register a DESIGN MARK with the United Stated Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), we need a high-quality copy of your logo. Please follow these specifications when...
We get this question more often than you may think. LegalZoom (LZ) is a well-funded, well-executed Internet company. They are blazing a trail where I personally believe my profession (i.e....