Jul 21, 2016
Book Review: Essentials of Licensing Intellectual Property
L4SB Attorney Dave Ferrance reviews 'Essentials of Licensing Intellectual Property'. Though a bit dated, this book offers a resource to small businesses...
trademarks
Jul 19, 2016
Responses for USPTO Office Action – Flat-Rate Pricing
What happens when you receive a USPTO Office Action? Most trademark applications are rejected. How can you respond to an office action?
Jul 14, 2016
Clever Business Names
Are you looking for a business name but not sure where to start? Here are some legal tips on coming up with Clever Business Names.
Jun 30, 2016
Can You Trademark the Word Trademark?
Can you trademark the word trademark? Or would the USPTO deny such an application? Looking to trademark the word trademark is not a simple endeavor...
May 31, 2016
Trademark Intent to Use
Considering filing your trademark? Filing a Trademark Intent to Use could save you big when it comes to your trademark. A Trademark Intent to Use means...
Mar 10, 2016
Trademark Renewal: Don’t Lose Your Registered Mark!
What happens after you register your mark? Trademark renewal can help you avoid losing your mark.
Jan 28, 2016
Using Intellectual Property to Protect Your Business
Most business owners have heard of intellectual property, but do are you using intellectual property to protect business assets?
Nov 24, 2015
Standard Character Marks vs Stylized Logos
Registering your Trademark: Standard Character Mark or Stylized Logo? Whether you are just starting your business or getting ready to expand, one of the most important assets you have is...
Jan 7, 2015
USPTO Lowering Trademark Registration Fees on Jan-17!
This is a reminder to everyone who is considering filing a trademark … The United Stated Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is lowering the fees associated with trademark filings by...
Apr 30, 2014
What “TM” or “®” Mean on a Trademark or Logo
As any business person should know, ownership and usage of your company’s name and logo is a very valuable asset. Many marketing dollars of businesses of every size are spent...
Jul 14, 2011
What do the R-symbol and the TM symbol mean?
A couple of months ago, I wrote a blog article entitled Trademarks: Delay can cost you, which went into some detail on the intricacies of trademark law. As a trademark...
Jan 27, 2011
Trademarks: Delay can cost you …
Trademarks are very important to businesses for two primary reasons: First and foremost, they help identify and distinguish your goods or services to your customers. Second, they make it more...