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Trademark Assignment

Trademark Assignment: How to Transfer Trademark Ownership

The value of a trademark depends entirely on the registration being properly documented and correctly owned. ...
Trademark Application Timeline

Trademark Application Timeline: When to File, and How to Evaluate Costs of In-Use vs. Intent-to-Use Applications

One of the most consequential decisions in a trademark filing happens before a single USPTO form ...
trademark clearance searches

AI and Trademark Clearance Searches: What AI Can and Cannot Tell You Before Filing a Trademark

Before investing in a new brand name, logo, or product line, a business needs to know ...
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Growing Your Berkeley Restaurant: Trademark Pitfalls to Avoid During Expansion

Berkeley restaurant expansion trademark issues can catch even the most successful local restaurateurs off guard. A ...
Sound and Motion Trademark Registration

Sound and Motion Trademark Registration: Protecting the “Un-Trademarkable”

Sound and motion trademark registration is one of the most misunderstood and underused tools in the ...
Trademark Consent Agreement

The Art of the Trademark Consent Agreement: How to Share a Brand Name Without a Legal Battle

A trademark consent agreement can give two businesses a practical way to use similar brand names ...
trademark audit for startup acquisition

Trademark Audit for Startup Acquisition: A California Guide

A trademark audit for startup acquisition can determine whether a promising California company is ready for ...
Influencer Trademark Protection California

Influencer Trademark Protection California: How Content Creators Protect Their Names and Handles

Influencer trademark protection California is one of the most rapidly growing areas of trademark law, driven ...
what happens if you stop using a trademark

What Happens If You Stop Using a Trademark? Understanding Trademark Nonuse

Maintaining a federal trademark registration requires consistent and continuous use of the mark in commerce. However, ...
Trademark Product Packaging

Can You Trademark Product Packaging? Understanding Trade Dress Protection

When consumers walk through a store, they often recognize their favorite brands not just by a ...