How to protect the name of your online store

How to protect the name of your online store

Online selling is about getting noticed in a sea of competitors. However, with proper brand...

What NICE class should I look at to protect a Restaurant or Bar with a Trademark?

What NICE class should I look at to protect a Restaurant or Bar with a Trademark?

You have worked hard getting known, building an enviable reputation in your area, for your restaurant or bar. What if that was all taken away tomorrow? The only way to know that you have exclusive use of the name of your bar or restaurant is with a federal trademark registration. This certificate means that you can prevent others from using that name nationwide for food and beverage services. However, a trademark for food and beverage services has some unique challenges.
Trademark Fair Use - When can you use a company's trademark?

Trademark Fair Use - When can you use a company's trademark?

When is it fair use to use a company's trademark? Apple, IBM, Exxon, Facebook. There,...

Protect Your Real Estate Business with a Trademark

Protect Your Real Estate Business with a Trademark

You've worked hard to develop your real estate brand - make sure it stays yours. Real Estate...

Trademark Symbol Keyboard Shortcut on a Mac

Trademark Symbol Keyboard Shortcut on a Mac

You want to type the trademark symbol ™ and ® on a Mac? It's easy. ...

Trademark Filing Basis 1a In-Use (when to claim)

Trademark Filing Basis 1a In-Use (when to claim)

A trademark filing basis forms the legal reason for filing the application, and may be i) in use (1A), ii) proposed use (1B) or iii) a priority from a foreign filing (44E 44D or 66). Choose Trademark Filing Basis 1A or 1(a) when your trademark is already in use in the marketplace. You will be required to provide the date of first use anywhere (includes advertising, online, etc.) and the date of first use in commerce (when you were selling or receiving payment, etc.).