Does incorporating a business protect my name or logo?
Nope. Worth mentioning is that, depending on which jurisdiction you incorporate in, the government may prevent you from selecting a name because it is too confusing or similar to an already existing name
A trademark opposition can be part of the registration application process. Typically, a successful application proceeds through the Trademark Office in a predictable manner: the application is filed, the applicant and examiner communicate and work on the application, and the application is approved and published in the Official Gazette. Generally, thirty days of publication go by without incident and the registration certificate then issues. However, sometimes, a member of the public decides to intervene by filing a trademark opposition. Continue reading “Trademark Opposition” »
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There is more to gaining a patent than just filing an application and waiting.
It is possible that this is all you will have to do, but rather unlikely.
Once a patent application is sent in to the Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), it will be assigned to a patent examiner.
The examiner will determine whether your brainchild actually is patentable based on the criteria set up by the USPTO.
Here we will try to give you some tips that may be help you to get the domain names you need without trademark hassle.
Purchase your domain names in the way that is as relevant to your commercial model as possible. For example, .ca is good if your customer base is mainly in Canada and you have no plans to expand internationally; and .de clearly explains your German location.
There are also global domains, such as .com or .net. more appropriate if you intend to offer goods or services worldwide Continue reading “Think Before You Purchase Domain Names” »
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An example: Certain words, phrases, names, designs or logos used on the Site constitute trade marks, corps imprints or trade names of X Owner or added entities as indicated. The display of any such imprints or names on the Site does not imply that a license has been agreed by X Owner or such added entities.
This type of notice is frequently seen and means that X Owner is protecting his trademarks.
The image shows an early newspaper advertisement urging writers to Copyright by listing their work with the Library of Congress and explaining the benefits of doing so Continue reading “Registered Trademarks And Copyrights” »
So you have a hot idea for a website, or maybe you want to capitalize on a hot new product that has just been released. There are some things that you will want to know first before you get yourself in a lot of hot water.
Choosing a domain name isn’t actually that hard, but does require some careful thought.
It is very important that you take a little time out to think about what the statement is that you want your domain name to make for you.
Choose a name that is as short as possible, easy to pronounce Continue reading “How To Avoid Legal Trouble From Trademark Infringement When You Buy A Domain Name” »
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