Trademarks

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

State trademark or federal trademark: Which one is right for you?
Trademarks can be registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, or they can be registered with your state. Find out the advantages and disadvantages of each.
February 6, 2024 · 4 min read
Avoid These 7 Trademark Mistakes
Applying for a trademark can be a difficult process. Avoid these seven common mistakes people make when they get a trademark.
February 6, 2024 · 5 min read
How Do I Choose a Trademark Class?
Choosing a trademark class can be the most difficult and confusing part of filling out a trademark application. Here are some tips to help you understand trademark classes and pick the correct one.
February 6, 2024 · 4 min read
Do you need a lawyer to file a trademark?
Whether or not you need a trademark attorney depends on your situation, though keep in mind that making sure your registration is done right the first time could actually save you time and money.
February 6, 2024 · 3 min read
Can a trademark for 'SEAL Team 6' be registered?
Within 48 hours of Osama bin Laden's death at the hands 'SEAL Team 6,' Walt Disney Corp. filed an application to register the name as a trademark. And Disney is just one of the many companies trying to capitalize on this and other real-life events.
February 5, 2024 · 3 min read
5 tips to speed up the trademark process
Registering a trademark can take anywhere from several months to a couple of years. Increase the chances that your registration will go quickly and smoothly with these tips.
February 2, 2024 · 5 min read
5 trademark mistakes you can learn from
Registering a trademark requires investments of both time and money, so you'll want to avoid some of the most common mistakes.
February 1, 2024 · 3 min read
Understanding your trademark license agreement
If you want to use another company's trademark on your own products or want to allow another business to use your mark, using a trademark license agreement can protect your rights. Find out more about required provisions and considerations today.
January 10, 2024 · 3 min read
Defend your Trademark with a Cease and Desist Letter
Your efforts to build a brand can be thwarted by trademark infringers who can besmirch your reputation by offering inferior goods and services under your trademark. Learn how cease and desist letters can help stop trademark infringement.
December 14, 2023 · 3 min read
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