Shannon Moore

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…

6 months ago

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…

6 months ago

Collective Membership Trademarks

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

7 months 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…

7 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…

7 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…

7 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…

7 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…

7 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,…

7 months ago

Collective Trademarks

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

7 months ago

Trade Secret vs Trademark

Trade Secret vs Trademark When it comes to protecting your business’s intellectual property, trade secrets and trademarks are often mentioned…

7 months ago

Trademark Assignments Explained

Trademark Assignments Explained When you think about your business, you probably picture your products, services, and customers. But your trademark—your…

8 months ago

Trademark Confusion Explained: How Similar Is Too Similar?

Trademark Confusion Explained: How Similar Is Too Similar? When two brands look or sound alike, customers can easily get mixed…

8 months ago

A Simple Guide to USPTO Trademark Resources

A Simple Guide to USPTO Trademark Resources Navigating the trademark registration process can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re new to…

8 months ago

Secure Your USPTO Account with Multifactor Authentication

Secure Your USPTO Account with Multifactor Authentication Protecting your USPTO.gov account is more important than ever. With increasing online threats…

8 months ago

USPTO Identity Verification Guide for Trademark Filers

USPTO Identity Verification Guide for Trademark Filers If you plan to file a trademark application with the United States Patent…

8 months ago

5 Signs Your Brand Name Needs a Trademark

5 Signs Your Brand Name Needs a Trademark Your brand name is one of your business’s most valuable assets. It's…

8 months ago

How to Trademark a Non-Profit Name and Logo

How to Trademark a Non-Profit Name and Logo When launching a non-profit, there’s a lot to consider—your mission, your programs,…

8 months ago

How to Trademark a Dietary Supplement Brand

How to Trademark a Dietary Supplement Brand In today’s crowded supplement market, your brand name is one of your most…

8 months ago

Don’t Fake Your Trademark Specimen

Don't Fake Your Trademark Specimen When you apply to register a trademark, you need to show that you’re actually using…

8 months ago