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Several key factors determine trademark eligibility for a business name. While the specific requirements may vary depending on the jurisdiction, certain general criteria must be met. Here are the essential elements that contribute to a business name being eligible...
Trademarks, patents, copyrights and trade secrets are all forms of intellectual property protection. They differ in terms of what they protect and the rights they confer. If you are in need of intellectual property protection but you are unsure of which opportunity...
A contract clause is a specific section of a contract that addresses a particular aspect of the agreement. Clauses provide clarity and certainty to the contracting parties and prevent disputes and misunderstandings. In short, they help remove ambiguity and confusion...
Starting a business partnership can have many advantages. For starters, you would have someone who could provide insight into building up the foundation of a business. And, they could make it so that you could do your job twice as fast and efficiently. Unfortunately,...
A registered trademark sets you apart from other players in the industry and gives you a competitive edge when consumers identify with your brand. It also helps protect the intellectual property rights of your business from unauthorized use. Given the importance of...
People get into business partnerships for a variety of reasons. While working out the terms of the partnership, each party brings onto the table a set of skills, resources and expertise – and these go a long way in growing the business and boosting the bottom line. ...
When seeking a trademark, there are certain rules and restrictions that have to apply. Not all trademarks are going to be approved. Business owners will sometimes seek to trademark a word or phrase that they believe would help their business, but it is ruled that that...
Are you starting a business? One of the many things people do when starting a business is to find a business partner. A good business partner can be a dream come true and help your business thrive, but there are times when a partner may create unnecessary issues. Here...
The effort you put into developing a unique brand for your business and protecting it can't be ignored. You went through all the required procedures of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), including searching trademarks and filling out forms for...
When a company uses a name, a logo, a graphic meant to represent the business or any other branding resource, they are placing a “mark” into broader commerce. If a mark is not formally registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, it will remain...