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Trademark Fundamentals: Materials Ineligible for Trademark Protection

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Not everything can be protected as a trademark. Certain types of material are specifically excluded from trademark protection under U.S. law. As a startup founder, it’s crucial to understand what cannot be registered as a...more

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Trademark Fundamentals: Distinctiveness

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In trademark law, the concept of distinctiveness is central to protecting your brand and ensuring it stands out in the marketplace. Understanding the levels of trademark distinctiveness can help startup founders make informed...more

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Half Baked: The Brave New World of Branding Weed

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In last week’s election, California voters passed Prop 64, which means recreational marijuana can be sold and used by persons over 21 within the state. But don’t get excited about the gold rush just yet. Recreational...more

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Trademarks: How to protect your brand legally

Among the first and most valuable assets owned by a start-up is its brand name. Your brand name is your reputation. It identifies your products to consumers and differentiates you from others in the marketplace....more

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Blog: Maintaining Control of Your Brand Among 1,200 New gTLDs

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The authors of every successful business strategy know that a company must protect its trade marks and its brand from the outset. The primary means of doing so is to register trade marks in each of the territories in which...more

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Converting Reputation Into Serious Money

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In my previous blog post, I argued that reputation, if converted into brands/trademarks, can be the most valuable asset for a company. While all companies claim to have “brand”, typically the company’s name but it is mostly...more

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