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Should I Trademark or Copyright My Logo?

One common question that haunts us trademark lawyers is, "Can I copyright my logo?" You see, the real question, what you should be asking your lawyer, is, "Is my logo a trademark or copyright?" A trademark is a device, like a name, symbol, or design, that is used by a...

Using a dead or abandoned trademark

Like the good, diligent, responsible entrepreneur that you are, you're searching the USPTO trademark database before deciding on a trademark for your business. Inevitably, you stumble upon a trademark record for the name you want to use, and the status says DEAD. What...

Trademark Cancellations and Oppositions

Trademark Cancellations and Oppositions

Understanding the trademark application process can be confusing due to all the steps. Thankfully, we discussed the process in Trademark Registration Process Explained. To circle back,  the process includes 5-6 steps. With one of those steps being the publication and...

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