5 Things That Could Get Your Trademark Application Rejected

Trademarks are an important part of a business. You want your company to stand out as unique. That includes not only the name of the business but also your unique logo. As a result, it’s a good idea to trademark some of your branding content. However, this isn’t always as straightforward as it sounds. Just […]

3 Reasons You Need to Consider Trademarking Your Logo and Company Name

Perhaps you are running a small, local business and never intend to turn it into a global corporation. Does that mean you should forget about trademarks? Absolutely not! Trademarks are beneficial for businesses of any size. Here are a few reasons why. #1 Trademarks Constitute a Company Asset If you ever sell your business, your […]

3 Types of Intellectual Property Every Business Owner Should Know

As the owner of a business, you need to protect your intellectual property from competitors as these ideas and trade secrets are your biggest advantage in the marketplace. Here are 3 types of intellectual property you should be concerned about as a small business owner. #1: Copyrighted Content All of the content that your company […]

Small Business Legal Playbook|Play #10: “The Trademark”

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Welcome back to another week of the Small Business Legal Playbook! Play 10 is titled “The Trademark.” A lot of great ideas for prospective businesses come through my door, and many of them base their first business plans on a trademark. Securing that trademark is considered one of the first steps to success. Of the […]