Gust
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So you’ve chosen a name for your startup, product, or both. Intellectual property. Trademarks , which we touched on last week, are brand and product names, graphic logos, slogans, taglines, and other indicators of origin of the goods or services in question.
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And hiring an intellectual property attorney may seem like a budget dealbreaker. Ideally, the trademark registration process should begin as soon as you’ve narrowed down a selection of possible marks, including business or product names, logos , and slogans. Approaching the trademark registration process can be daunting.
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Up and Running
SEPTEMBER 22, 2014
Please consult with an attorney before making any intellectual property or other legal decisions. Read on to see five common mistakes regarding intellectual property, so you can avoid the pitfalls. 100% of businesses have Intellectual Property (IP). Patents are the only intellectual property.
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According to their website “A trademark or service mark includes any word, name, symbol, device, or any combination, used or intended to be used to identify and distinguish the goods/services of one seller or provider from those of others, and to indicate the source of the goods/services.” While trademarks are managed by the USPTO, the U.S.
YoungUpstarts
MAY 6, 2014
Misunderstand Names and Logos. So you’ve got a great name and a snazzy logo to go with it — is it better to file your trademark as a full logo, or should you trademark just the name itself? If your name is unique enough to achieve registration on its own (e.g. If you’re like many companies using a more common name (e.g.
YoungUpstarts
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Protecting Your Intellectual Property. Your idea for a business is a unique and valuable property that requires legal safeguards to allow you to make the most of market opportunities. If you are looking for financing for your new business, research these financing options, which can provide a beneficial help to your enterprise.
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It also forces you to pick a name for your company and put other intellectual property stakes in the ground. Company and product naming may also seem simple, but should be a key early effort, because mistakes can be very costly. This step shows everyone you are serious, and limits your liability on any mistakes.
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