by Francine Ward | Aug 7, 2018 | Legal Blog, Trademark, Trademark application, Trademark Copyright Attorney, Trademark Law, trademark protection, Trademark registration, Trademark Search, Trademarks
Trademark. When it comes to a trademark, the most important step in the protection of a trademark is selecting a trademark that can, in fact, be protected. Choosing your trademark carefully is the essential first step. If you choose wrong, you will pay dearly. Not...
by Francine Ward | Dec 15, 2017 | Legal Blog, Trade Secrets, Trademark, Trademark application, Trademark Copyright Attorney
There are many benefits for a brand owner when they take the time to perform a comprehensive trademark search before filing a trademark application. Further, the benefits of trademark registration in the United States for anyone doing business in the U.S. are...
by Francine Ward | Feb 18, 2017 | Brand owner, Branding, Legal Blog, Trademark, Trademark Copyright Attorney, Trademark Law, Trademark registration
What is Branding? Trademark protection is an essential part of your brand strategy. If you are focused on brand building, then having registered trademarks as part of your portfolio is important. Branding your business online takes thought, dedication, and most of all...
by Francine Ward | Feb 12, 2017 | Legal, Legal Blog, Trademark application, Trademark Copyright Attorney, Trademark Law, trademark protection
When you think of great trademarks, the ones known throughout the world, they will likely include the apple with the bite taken out of it and the golden arches. There are also older trademarks that have withstood the test of time, like the classic Pepsi trademark or...
by Francine Ward | Aug 23, 2016 | Legal Blog, Proof, Trademark, Trademark application, Trademark Copyright Attorney, Trademark Law, Trademark owner, trademark protection, Trademark registration, Trademark Search, Use
Trademark. Proof. NEWS Flash! If you don’t use your registered trademark you WILL lose it. Back in July of 2012, the USPTO implemented a pilot program called, Proof of Use. The USPTO (Trademark Office) randomly selected 500 registrations where Section 8 and...
by Francine Ward | Feb 25, 2016 | Legal Blog, Legal Information, Trademark, Trademark application, Trademark Copyright Attorney, Trademark Law, Trademark owner, trademark protection, Trademark registration, Trademark Search, Trademarks
So I have said it before, and I will continue to say it, “If you don’t use it, you will lose it.” That refers to many things, but in particular your registered trademark. IKEA. Statement of Use. Folks think once you secure a registration for your trademark, you...
