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Someone registered my TM – what can I do? (Legal Road Map® Podcast S3E74)
Finding out someone else has registered a trademark you’re using in your business can really sting. But so long as you started using it first, not all is lost.
Someone registered my TM – what can I do? (Legal Road Map® Podcast S3E74)
Finding out someone else has registered a trademark you’re using in your business can really sting. But so long as you started using it first, not all is lost.
#trademarks – Can you own a hashtag TM? (Legal Road Map® Podcast S3E73)
Hashtags are everywhere these days. It may seem appealing to register one that you use in your business as a trademark, but is it even possible?
#trademarks – Can you own a hashtag TM? (Legal Road Map® Podcast S3E73)
Hashtags are everywhere these days. It may seem appealing to register one that you use in your business as a trademark, but is it even possible?
Common law + state trademarks (Legal Road Map® Podcast S3E72)
Did you know that a federally registered trademark isn’t the only form of trademark protection available? There are actually three levels of protection in the U.S. trademark system -- common law, state law registration, and federal (USPTO) registration.
Common law + state trademarks (Legal Road Map® Podcast S3E72)
Did you know that a federally registered trademark isn’t the only form of trademark protection available? There are actually three levels of protection in the U.S. trademark system -- common law, state law registration, and federal (USPTO) registration.
HOW to choose a good trademark (Legal Road Map® Podcast S3E70)
Some trademarks are stronger than others. But unfortunately, for a lot of business owners, they only find out their trademark isn’t strong when they’re denied when they try to register it with the USPTO.
HOW to choose a good trademark (Legal Road Map® Podcast S3E70)
Some trademarks are stronger than others. But unfortunately, for a lot of business owners, they only find out their trademark isn’t strong when they’re denied when they try to register it with the USPTO.
WHEN should I register my trademark (Legal Road Map® Podcast S3E69)
Your business is established and thriving. Or maybe you haven’t even earned your first dollar yet. So, WHEN is the right time to register your trademark?
WHEN should I register my trademark (Legal Road Map® Podcast S3E69)
Your business is established and thriving. Or maybe you haven’t even earned your first dollar yet. So, WHEN is the right time to register your trademark?
Why should I register a trademark anyway (Legal Road Map® Podcast S3E68)
We talk a lot about trademarks on the podcast, but you may still be wondering why you would ever need to register a trademark in your business. While it may seem like a hassle, registering a trademark is one of the most valuable protections you can put in place in your business.
Why should I register a trademark anyway (Legal Road Map® Podcast S3E68)
We talk a lot about trademarks on the podcast, but you may still be wondering why you would ever need to register a trademark in your business. While it may seem like a hassle, registering a trademark is one of the most valuable protections you can put in place in your business.