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Are You Culpable for Trademark Infringement?

If you advertise, post, share, compare, promote, or influence products or services, this question may be at the forefront of your legal concerns. The progression of social media as a prominent marketplace and advertising medium has created new concerns regarding the legalities of trademark protection and trademark infringement. Should I be worried about using trademarksContinue reading “Are You Culpable for Trademark Infringement?”

To The Small Business Owners

This year has been a challenge unlike any other year for American businesses with unexpected closures lasting for uncertain lengths of time, fluctuating regulations, and the unknowns awaiting for business this year. Small businesses are the backbone of America, however, where the spirit of American entrepreneurship is borne and resides – that venture risk thatContinue reading “To The Small Business Owners”

What is an Office Action from the USPTO?

One of the most discouraging events of filing for a Trademark is receiving an Office Action letters from the USPTO for refusal to register the trademark. This is also sometimes known as a “2(d) Refusal” for its refusal on the basis of the Trademark Act 2(d). While it is disheartening to receive an Office ActionContinue reading “What is an Office Action from the USPTO?”

Differences Between Wills and Revocable Trusts

Although many legal documents can be used to distribute personal and real property assets when the time comes, some of the most common choices are to prepare a will, or a revocable trust. Moving forward in these matters can be emotionally challenging, but you have worked hard to build your estate over the course ofContinue reading “Differences Between Wills and Revocable Trusts”

3 Reasons Why A Trademark is Valuable to Your Business

Convey your message. Today, brands are known through easily recognizable logos and names by using combinations of colors, words, phrases, and images we are familiar with. This helps people quickly identify who is sharing the message, selling a product, or offering a service. Think about the logos you’ve come to recognize such as that littleContinue reading “3 Reasons Why A Trademark is Valuable to Your Business”

PLAN FOR THE FUTURE

Make your own choices about what will happen to your property should something unexpected happen to you. Creating an estate plan is essential to ensure that you direct what happens to your care and your estate, rather than allowing the state to make determinations about your property in the absence of your own wealth plan.Continue reading “PLAN FOR THE FUTURE”

PROTECT YOUR BRAND

You have spent significant time building your business; don’t let the name and face of your business go unprotected by failing to register your trademark and tradename. Filing your company trademark with your state is a fairly simple process in most cases, whereas filing your trademark federally with the USPTO is more involved. We areContinue reading “PROTECT YOUR BRAND”

PURSUE GROWTH

More than ever before, tradenames and trademarks are your business identity in the global market. Your business name ensures that potential investors and clients are choosing a product of quality; your product! Choosing a tradename is thoughtful process that helps reflect your vision for the product/service, and your commitment to maintaining quality. We welcome internationalContinue reading “PURSUE GROWTH”