Trademarks

Take a few simple steps to safeguard your brand. See how trademarks can protect your logos, slogans, company name, and more.

Defend your trademark with a certification of cease and desist
Trademark infringement can sap your business of sales while doing damage to hard-earned brand reputation. Learn how a certification of cease and desist can help you enforce your rights and stop infringement.
December 14, 2023 · 3 min read
Trademarks: After your mark is registered
Trademark registration provides important protection, but it's your responsibility to keep your registration active and enforce your rights.
November 24, 2023 · 3 min read
Why it's a good idea to register your trademark
When starting a business, there's one early step many owners frequently overlook. The simple act of registering your trademark can protect you in a lawsuit, give constructive notice of your ownership and perhaps, most importantly, create a brand to which your customers respond.
November 24, 2023 · 3 min read
The basics of trademark enforcement
We all have heard the saying, 'use it or lose it,' and that is precisely what will happen if you don't use and monitor your trademark. But what can you do when you discover trademark infringement? Find out more.
November 19, 2023 · 3 min read
Registering a trademark
Getting trademark protection for your business name, logo or slogans is an important way to protect your work. Find out how to get started with this easy-to-follow explanation of how the registration process works, how much it costs, how long it takes and more.
October 26, 2023 · 3 min read
How long does it take to register a trademark?
Once you have a name, slogan, logo, or phrase for your product or service, file a trademark application as soon as possible, as it often takes a year to receive final approval.
October 13, 2023 · 4 min read
How to trademark a name
The trademark application process can be complicated, so you need to know what the United States Patent and Trademark Office is looking for when you apply.
October 11, 2023 · 4 min read
How to check if a trademark is already registered
You can avoid legal trouble and countless headaches by being proactive to ensure you don't infringe on another company's trademark.
October 11, 2023 · 4 min read
Why do I need to conduct a trademark search?
By knowing what other trademarks are out there, you will understand if there is room for the mark that you want to protect. It is better to find out early, so you can find a mark that will be easier to protect.
October 4, 2023 · 4 min read
Monitoring and protecting your trademark
In order for a trademark to be effective, it must be enforced. Find out how to guard your trademark, what happens if you don’t stop trademark conflicts, how you can stop an infringing trademark, and more.
September 27, 2023 · 2 min read