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Prior to filing a trademark, there is no legal requirement a comprehensive search be conducted. In fact, there are many cheap ways to obtain a federally registered trademark; including doing it yourself, through a service like LegalZoom, or a number of other law firms...
Copyright protects original works of art. Logos generally are copyrightable if they are original. Companies can register copyright with the US Copyright Office and armed with the registration certificate can enforce against infringement. Almost all of my clients...
Trademark law is an extremely complicated topic for business owners, but it’s also one of the most essential parts of protecting your business branding efforts and your intellectual property. Trademarking your name or logo ensures that consumers aren’t confused by...
If you’re trying to set your business apart from its competitors and prevent other companies from using phrases or symbols that define your company, a federal trademark could be a viable solution. The United States Patent and Trademark Office maintains a database of...
As most everyone knows Amazon is an online place to sell everything from cosmetics to furniture to handbags. Because of its sheer size, the company has had trouble preventing foreign companies from creating counterfeit products that duplicate someone else’s...
AN OVERVIEW OF USPTO OFFICE ACTIONS Approximately three months after the moment when you file your trademark application and pay your fee, you may receive an email advising you that an office action has been assigned to your application. An office action is the...
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Podcast Summary: EmergeCounsel's founding attorney Steve Weigler and Joe Valley with "The Quiet Light" Podcast discuss why trademarks matter and how to get them. Clicking the link above you will access the full episode, transcription of podcast, and more information...
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You Snooze, You Lose What Every Entrepreneur Needs to Know About Securing Intellectual Property Looking for a guide to building an intellectual property strategy and protecting your vital business assets? Download “You Snooze, You Lose: What Every Entrepreneur Needs...
Oh, No! There Was an Issue With My Trademark Application? Was there a problem with your trademark application? Are you dealing with confusing questions about securing a trademark? Then check out our free eBook: "Oh No! There Was an Issue with My Trademark...
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EmergeCounsel has a long standing and close relationship with A+ Colorado, an organization focusing on the evaluation and advocacy for district-level decisions, policies, and approaches to impact student achievement primarily in Denver Public Schools. Our very own...
EmergeCounsel is proud to announce our newest flat-fee offering: trademark services for Amazon sellers wishing to take advantage of Amazon's Brand Registry 2.0 and protect their products and intellectual property from counterfeiters,...
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You have probably seen the website pop ups, “do you accept these cookies?” or even heard California and the EU have created privacy laws. Why should your company care about privacy when you are not based in Europe or California? The Laws Probably Apply...
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You have probably seen the website pop ups, “do you accept these cookies?” or even heard California and the EU have created privacy laws. Why should your company care about privacy when you are not based in Europe or California? The Laws Probably Apply...
Recently, I was looking at the names of “The World’s Most Innovative Companies” in FastCompany magazine (March/April 2021) and noticed something. Almost every one had an arbitrary (not related to the good or service e.g. Apple for computers) or fanciful (made up like...
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You have probably seen the website pop ups, “do you accept these cookies?” or even heard California and the EU have created privacy laws. Why should your company care about privacy when you are not based in Europe or California? The Laws Probably Apply...
Recently, I was looking at the names of “The World’s Most Innovative Companies” in FastCompany magazine (March/April 2021) and noticed something. Almost every one had an arbitrary (not related to the good or service e.g. Apple for computers) or fanciful (made up like...