Shannon Moore

Trademark Dilution Explained for Small Businesses

Trademark Dilution Explained for Small Businesses When building a brand, most small business owners focus on creating a unique name,…

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Trademark Tips for Veteran Entrepreneurs

Trademark Tips for Veteran Entrepreneurs On this Veterans Day, we honor your service and dedication — and recognize the unique…

5 days ago

How to Spot Fake Trademark Specimens

How to Spot Fake Trademark Specimens Imagine preparing to trademark your business name, only to find it blocked by a…

1 week ago

Trademark vs LLC

Trademark vs LLC When launching a new business or brand, one of the most common questions entrepreneurs ask is: Should…

2 weeks ago

Can You Trademark a Scent?

Can You Trademark a Scent? Yes, it’s possible to trademark a scent—but only in rare cases. The U.S. Patent and…

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Trademark Class 8

Trademark Class 8 When filing a trademark, understanding which class your products belong to is crucial. Trademark Class 8 covers…

3 weeks ago

How to Use the USPTO Trademark ID Manual

How to Use the USPTO Trademark ID Manual When you're ready to protect your brand with a trademark, one of…

3 weeks ago

What Is a Trademark Specimen Farm?

What Is a Trademark Specimen Farm? You've chosen the perfect name for your business. You've designed a logo. Now you're…

4 weeks ago

How the USPTO Reviews Your Trademark Application

How the USPTO Reviews Your Trademark Application When you submit a trademark application, a USPTO examining attorney will review it…

1 month ago

Trademark Application Mistakes to Avoid

Trademark Application Mistakes to Avoid You've spent months perfecting your brand name, designing your logo, and building your business around…

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Trademark Drawing Types: Standard vs. Special Form

Trademark Drawing Types: Standard vs. Special Form When filing your trademark application, one of the most important decisions you'll make…

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Understanding the Trademark Publication Process

Understanding the Trademark Publication Process Congratulations! Your trademark application has cleared the initial USPTO examination hurdles and is now approved…

1 month ago

Collective Membership Trademarks

Collective Membership Trademarks Ever notice those special logos or symbols that professional association members display on their websites, business cards,…

1 month ago

Trademark Rejection: The False Connection Rule

Trademark Rejection: The False Connection Rule Choosing a trademark for your business might seem straightforward, but there's a critical legal…

2 months ago

How to Trademark a Cosmetics Brand

How to Trademark a Cosmetics Brand Launching a cosmetics line is exciting—you get to share your vision of beauty with…

2 months ago

How Trademark Similarity Can Affect Your Brand

How Trademark Similarity Can Affect Your Brand When creating a brand, choosing a name or logo is exciting—but it comes…

2 months ago

How to Trademark Your Cleaning Service

How to Trademark Your Cleaning Service Running a cleaning business means more than delivering spotless results—it also means protecting the…

2 months ago

Trade Names vs Trademarks

Trade Names vs Trademarks When starting a business, one of the first decisions you make is choosing a name. But…

2 months ago

How to Trademark in Virginia

How to Trademark in Virginia When you picture Virginia, you might think of rolling Blue Ridge Mountains, historic cobblestone streets,…

2 months ago

Collective Trademarks

Collective Trademarks When we think about trademarks, the first image that usually comes to mind is a single company protecting…

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