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What is a Trademark?
A trademark is any device – such as a word, phrase, stylized word, logo, color or sound – that allows a consumer to understand the source of goods/services (the company that makes the product or provides the service) and the quality of those goods/services. That is...
Thoughts on Patent Protection for Your Small Business and its Products
File early (It’s true for trademarks, also) Your time to file for patent protection is limited and patents should be contemplated early on in development. In fact, Verna Law will send you a questionnaire to help answer questions and guide the discussion of the product...
What Does it Mean to File an Intent-to-Use Trademark Application?
Intent to Use Trademark Applications Filing a trademark application at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) involves strategic choices regarding the basis for registration, which determines the priority date and potential common-law trademark rights....
Do You Need to Expedite a Copyright Registration Filing?
Do You Need to Expedite a Copyright Registration Filing? Do you need to expedite the copyright registration process? The Library of Congress’ Copyright Office calls this application...
When to File a Motion to Dismiss in Litigation?
Understanding when to file a Motion to Dismiss is crucial in Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) litigation. This article demystifies the procedural rules, highlighting the importance of meeting pleading requirements in cases involving a Notice of Opposition or a...
Do You Need to Expedite a Trademark Application?
Can a trademark application be expedited? Trademark applications take, on average, 12 months from filing to registration. For most businesses, this feels like an eternity, but it is generally the amount of time needed to get a trademark registered. In some limited...
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