This article explores the essentials of trademark rights, their relevance for community associations, and the balance between protecting these trademarks versus respecting the free speech of ...

When selecting a new business product name or commencing the trademark registration process, there are some essential principles to keep in mind. Starting with the basics, many people are not ...

Business owners and entrepreneurs must understand the basic requirements of trademark usage in order to protect their brand, save themselves unnecessary costs and headaches, and avoid the loss of ...

From a legal standpoint, a trademark that has no relation to the product or services offered will be the strongest type of mark. For example, trademarks such as “Google” for a search engine ...

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conduct a trademark search on the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's web page. You can conduct a basic word mark search or an advanced search for a combination of words, symbols and images.

Trademarks and service marks are essential tools that not only protect your association's brand but also enhance its reputation and credibility among members and the public. They help to attract ...

The U.S. Supreme Court has rendered only 15 trademark opinions since 1924. So, it is always noteworthy when the Court considers a trademark case. This term, as we anticipated, the Court rendered ...

So, what is a trademark? Basically, it can be any ‘sign’ that one trader uses to distinguish their goods and/or services from those sold by others. A trademark will therefore be more difficult ...

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