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Trademark Assignment: How to Transfer Trademark Ownership
By Sharon Adams |
The value of a trademark depends entirely on the registration being properly documented and correctly owned. ...
Trademark Application Timeline: When to File, and How to Evaluate Costs of In-Use vs. Intent-to-Use Applications
By Sharon Adams |
One of the most consequential decisions in a trademark filing happens before a single USPTO form ...
AI and Trademark Clearance Searches: What AI Can and Cannot Tell You Before Filing a Trademark
By Sharon Adams |
Before investing in a new brand name, logo, or product line, a business needs to know ...
Growing Your Berkeley Restaurant: Trademark Pitfalls to Avoid During Expansion
By Sharon Adams |
Berkeley restaurant expansion trademark issues can catch even the most successful local restaurateurs off guard. A ...
Sound and Motion Trademark Registration: Protecting the “Un-Trademarkable”
By Sharon Adams |
Sound and motion trademark registration is one of the most misunderstood and underused tools in the ...
The Art of the Trademark Consent Agreement: How to Share a Brand Name Without a Legal Battle
By Sharon Adams |
A trademark consent agreement can give two businesses a practical way to use similar brand names ...
Trademark Audit for Startup Acquisition: A California Guide
By Sharon Adams |
A trademark audit for startup acquisition can determine whether a promising California company is ready for ...
Influencer Trademark Protection California: How Content Creators Protect Their Names and Handles
By Sharon Adams |
Influencer trademark protection California is one of the most rapidly growing areas of trademark law, driven ...
What Happens If You Stop Using a Trademark? Understanding Trademark Nonuse
By Sharon Adams |
Maintaining a federal trademark registration requires consistent and continuous use of the mark in commerce. However, ...
Can You Trademark Product Packaging? Understanding Trade Dress Protection
By Sharon Adams |
When consumers walk through a store, they often recognize their favorite brands not just by a ...