How much legal protection is given to a trademark, and how easily you can prevent others from using your trademark without your permission, is directly related to its strength. Generally speaking, distinctive trademarks are more legally protectible than descriptive ones. Trademark Categories The stronger your trademark, the more likely it will be approved for registration by […]
Why Conducting a Trademark Search Is Vital
Before you choose a business name or a name for your products or services, a trademark search should be conducted. It’s risky to invest time and money in a trademark and in building a brand only to become embroiled in a dispute or litigation with the owner of a conflicting pre-existing trademark that could have […]
Registering a Trademark With the United States Patent and Trademark Office
Registering a trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) requires that you to complete and submit a trademark application. This can be done online using the USPTO’s Trademark Electronic Application System or TEAS. You can also submit a paper application, but applicants overwhelmingly (95%) choose TEAS to apply. You aren’t required to […]
Copyright Law in the United States
Copyright is a form of legal protection for original works of authorship that are fixed in a tangible medium of expression. Under the United States Copyright Act, original means that there must be some minimal degree of creativity. The threshold for meeting this requirement is low. It’s met as long as the work possesses some creativity […]
What You Need to Know About Nondisclosure Agreements
The information you create or acquire in your business is a valuable asset. Some of this information is trade secrets which is information that provides you with an economic advantage over your competitors. As such, it’s important to keep all of this information confidential. In the case of trade secrets, it’s essential since you’re required […]
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