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<title>The Basics of Trademarks</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Trademark is a brand name. This is how your customers will identify your business and the quality of its service or products. You can register your business name, logo, and your product names. For example, McDonald's, the double arched "M" symbol, and Big Mac are all trademarks.]]></description>
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<title>How to Buy a Trademark</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Often the right trademark for a product is already owned by someone else. Rather than settle for a less than ideal mark, one can buy the trademark rights to the perfect mark. However, it essential to do the proper due diligence for the trademark purchase.]]></description>
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<title>Trademark Registration - The Benefits and How to Register a Trademark</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Registering your trademark means you are obtaining a set of exclusive rights that are applicable to the mark owner only. In addition, registering your mark ensures that it is protected from unauthorized use by any third party or competitor. Trademark registration provides the owner with unlimited protection from cases of passing off and infringement of intellectual property rights. It also helps companies to create enhanced brand awareness in all countries the mark is registered in.]]></description>
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<title>Trademark Application - Do It Online</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:28:21 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In the modern world, where the advent of the internet has brought with it a dramatic change in the behaviour of consumers, nearly anything can be achieved online. With the expansion and increasing sophistication of websites, online software, and safe and secure methods of accepting credit card payments over the internet, over 95% of consumers in the western world have purchased something online. ]]></description>
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<title>Criterion for Trade Secret Protection (TSP) Under the Uniform Trade Secret Act (UTSA)</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The UTSA includes a series of definitions which spell out the TSP available to the states that have adopted the Act. The Act states: As used in this Act, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) Improper means includes theft, bribery, misrepresentation, breach or inducement of a breach of duty to maintain secrecy, or espionage through electronic or other means. (2) Misappropriation means: (i) acquisition of a trade secret of another by a person who knows or has reason...]]></description>
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<title>Choosing the Right Trademark Attorney</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2011 08:29:37 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The trademark attorney is the attorney who qualifies in trademark law and practices the legal advices on the intellectual property holding trademarks and other designs. It is one particular area of law that needs special attention for the trademark holding companies. The trademark attorney specializes in trademark law.]]></description>
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<title>Brand Protection Is Essential</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:00:52 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Irrespective of what your business or enterprise produces, whether it be toy cars, burgers, specialist equipment for the medical industry or sophisticated software applications, it is essential that you protect your intellectual and physical property through a process of brand protection. In an ever competitive marketplace, many businesses are fighting for a smaller chunk of the pie.]]></description>
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<title>Your Brand Deserves a Positive Trademark</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 18:01:22 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Make your profile look like a true reflection of you and shown completely positive. Any negatives can do damage to that trademark just the same way it would if you put it on a resume. Yes, even that resume goes around the world and a copy will still exist somewhere even after we all hang up our walking shoes. The World Wide Web can also promote your brand the way you want it to. This is a wonderful tool that can help you so take good care of your greatest asset, the reflection of you. Set high standards and protect your reputation.]]></description>
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<title>How to Select a Competent Trademark Attorney?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 09:17:12 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[All trademarks should be watched over because they represent the organization or corporation or even the individual. In short, a trademark distinctively identifies your products from the numerous other competitors dealing in the same line of products. This is why every country has a law that safeguards the intellectual properties of its citizens from infringement.]]></description>
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<title>Why You Need a Trademark Attorney</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 09:16:43 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A trademark is an idiosyncratic indicator usually used by an individual, business organization or a legal entity to make out its products and differentiate them from those that originate from other competing entities. Owners require trademark attorney to guard their rights from infringement and unlawful use. A trademark attorney helps the owner in filing an application, evaluation of a search and also the search.]]></description>
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<title>Copyright Your Product</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:24:03 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Copyrighting your product is one of the best business decisions you can make in your life. When you have an idea, even the simplest of ideas; it always does good to copyright it. Whether it is a small concept or a larger idea it always pays for you to copyright the ideas you create.]]></description>
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<title>Registering Your Trademark</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:20:55 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A trademark is an important legal document that any inventor will want to complete. Registering trademarks goes back almost over one hundred years. There are a number of reasons you would want to take the time to register a trademark.]]></description>
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<title>Protecting Trademarks in China</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:02:02 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Because of the rapid growth of the Chinese economy, most companies will be doing business there soon if they are not there already. Protecting trademarks in China is an important first step to entering the Chinese market.]]></description>
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<title>Trademarks Regulation in Jordan</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 14:18:07 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Trademarks Law describes a trademark in the broadest sense as any visually perceptible sign, such as a word, logo, number, letter, slogan, or color. The Law does not apply to nontraditional trademarks such as sound or smell. The Law recognizes service marks, which is an area that was previously not recognized.]]></description>
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<title>Trademark Lawyers: Types of Trademarks</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2011 10:46:21 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[According to the US Patents and Trademarks Office (USPTO), the number of active trademark registrations has gone up by approximately 80,000 from 2009 to 2010. With more and more business identities seeking protection for their intellectual property rights, trademark lawyers are very much in business.]]></description>
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<title>Information About Trademark Attorney</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 10:29:51 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Law is a very vast field which involves many further niches. One such niche is trademark law, which revolves around the legal aspects for filing for a trademark for any product name. If you are launching a new business and wish to get trademark for your name, you need to have sufficient information to be able to hire the best trademark attorney.]]></description>
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<title>Finding the Best Trademark Attorney</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Many businesses these days prefer getting a trademark right because it mostly lasts as long as a business lasts. This is why businesses these days find it really important to hire a well reputed trademark attorney who can help them go through the process of getting a trademark for them. A trademark is essential for any business to help them in preserving their good reputation with their clients.]]></description>
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<title>Protecting Your Artwork Under Trademark Law</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 09:50:42 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Art is a rendition of one's soul painted for the world to see. You would not like it to be stolen or replicas of it made overnight, reaping you of your well-deserved rights, especially when those rights could have been easily protected in a few steps.]]></description>
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<title>Six Simple Step to Protect Your Brand Name</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 09:49:58 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Investing your time and money to build a particular brand and seeing the same brand name being used by another, robbing you of your hard-earned brand reputation is not an agreeable state of affairs. Many a time, trademark owners end up in protracted litigation because when the time was right, they did not protect their brand name. Protection of a brand name is not a difficult task. A few simple steps, as explained below, and you would have the much-needed legal protection to your brand name.]]></description>
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<title>Registering Your Trademark Without An Attorney</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2011 09:51:25 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[New companies and small businesses have to keep a tight lid on expenses. Often, this means that they simply cannot afford to hire and pay an attorney to prepare, file, and register their trademarks with the United States Patent and Trademark Office ("USPTO"). So they either file a trademark application themselves or use one of the ultra-cheap document assistant services on the Internet (these services are not provided by attorneys and provide virtually no value whatsoever).]]></description>
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<title>Trademarks: Benefits of a Trademark Search</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2011 15:48:28 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When you are considering using trademarks it is always necessary to check for an existing trademark that is similar to yours so you can avoid potential legal issues in the future. It is important that you choose a trademark for your business that is unique and different from any others. This will ensure that your business is not hampered by unwanted legal issues and you will be free to build your company name and market the services and goods you provide successfully.]]></description>
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<title>Trademarking: Providing Invaluable Benefits</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Trademarking your brand is absolutely essential in protecting your business and assets as your company logo or name are in many cases the most important part of your company. Many wise business people register their trademark so they can gain an official record of their rights to a particular mark. It also gives you a statutory right in most cases to prevent others from using the trademark without the registered owner's permission. One of the most important things you will do for your business is build up the reputation of your goods or services, and trademarking is the easiest way to ensure your brand is protected. It will also hasten the process of building a reputation as the registering of a trademark will show other businesses your aim to protect your position in the marketplace. Trademarks can be very valuable when properly protected and promoted and can make or break a business.]]></description>
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<title>Business Trademark - Understanding Your Trademark</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2011 15:20:12 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In business, if you trademark a word, phrase, logo or other articles capable of serving as a trademark you have the exclusive rights to use it in how you please. As soon as you apply this identification symbol to goods or in connection with services, you receive meaningful rights to the use of the mark.]]></description>
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<title>Brand Protection - Controlling All Aspects of Your Brand</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2011 15:18:07 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Brand protection is the key to ensuring that your business remains profitable and successful. Controlling all aspects of your brand is an essential part of protecting it and intellectual property protection is about proactive and constant exploitation.]]></description>
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<title>Cease and Desist - What To Do (Besides Panic) Upon Receipt of This Letter</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2011 13:58:44 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When clients need to create marketing tools for their businesses which include trademarks, advertising, brochures, direct mailers, websites, signage and other highly visible digital and printed communications, they are often oblivious and sometimes dismissive about the stringent laws protecting copyrights and trademarks against infringement. However, if a rights or mark violation is detected by the owner of record, he may commission his lawyer to draft a "cease and desist" letter which usually shocks the recipient into an immediate state of panic with only days in which to respond.]]></description>
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<title>Trademark Application: Ensuring Efficiency</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2011 12:05:51 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When you apply to register your trademark there is an application process that is vitally important to carry out correctly to ensure your trade mark is not held up or rejected. The trademark application process requires you to provide a clear description of the trade mark eg your 'brand' or 'logo' and if it has a specific shape, colour or font you need to have an appropriate image to send in when you apply you can also include sounds and smells depending on your product. You also need to supply a list of the goods and services you want to market under the desired trade mark. This is known as a specification of goods and services and it determines the scope of protection you will receive by registration. It is important to ensure this list is exhaustive because once you have filed you will not be able to change it. Your submission must meet legal filing requirements.]]></description>
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<title>Why Even Register My Trademark?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2011 15:36:29 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The number of enterprises that just decide on and take up some term, phrase, or logo as a mark without a second thought is remarkable. Not only do these organizations neglect to take into consideration whether their newly adopted trademarks infringe the brand rights of third parties, the business owners usually also fail to contemplate whether they should protect their trademarks. A business - whether a sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company, or corporation - should evaluate the protection of any trademark it adopts.]]></description>
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<title>Do You Need to Trademark the Name of Your Company?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2011 12:34:49 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of the first things you'll want to consider after you've selected a business name is whether or not you should trademark the company name, logo design or both. The rights in a trademark are granted to the party that uses it first.]]></description>
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<title>When Should You File Your Trademark?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2011 13:40:56 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The decision to file a trademark is almost always a good one. As a small business person, the question you must ask is when should you file a trademark? There is a practical and optimal answer. As is often the case, these two do not match.]]></description>
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<title>A Recourse Against Cybersquatting</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2011 11:12:18 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Cybersquatters register domain names that take unfair advantage of others' trademarks. The ICANN Uniform Dispute Resolution process can be used to take these domain names from the squatters.]]></description>
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<title>Applying for Trademark Registration - What to Know</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Aug 2011 13:09:50 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Trademark applications can seem daunting. It is the next challenging step when you have had a great idea or your company has developed a great new product and you want to trademark it. Trying to get the application through and the trademark successfully registered can be a little nerve wracking when you are trying to protect your idea.]]></description>
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<title>Trademarking: Protection Where It Is Needed Most</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Aug 2011 12:59:57 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Where buildings and equipment can be replaced when damaged or lost, a business's brand cannot. Once lost to a competing company or industry, the entire value associated with that brand name and/or product range, along with the monetary investment that has been required to build the business, is lost forever.]]></description>
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<title>Trademark Application: Online Tools to Protect Your Investment</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Aug 2011 12:59:15 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Many businesses understand the benefits of trademarks for their products and services, in protecting them from the time and monetary investment in developing those products and services. However, many organisations and businesses are unaware of the need to register these trademarks to comprehensively protect their brand and business offerings.]]></description>
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<title>Identifying Goods and Services in a Trademark Application</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 08 Aug 2011 10:23:25 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This article explains how to use the US Patent and Trademark Office Acceptable Identification of Goods and Services Manual to describe goods and services. Use this manual to reduce fees using the USPTO TEAS Plus form. Also, reduce your time by determining the international class that you prefer for your trademark registration using the Short Titles listing of international classifications for trademarks.]]></description>
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<title>Difference Between a Trademark and Domain Name</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2011 09:00:42 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The recent case of the Indian Embassy in Bahrain site being misused as the embassy after changing the administrator had not secured the earlier domain name, and therefore it has become an unregistered free domain thereby leaving it free for any user to ridicule with the site and use it for its own devious reasons. This incident has definitely been an 'eye opener' for many that just starting a website is not enough even its protection is equally important.]]></description>
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<title>The Trademark Registration Checklist - 20 Reasons to Register a Trademark</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2011 16:33:54 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Trademark registration will confirm your legal ownership of the name or brand and enable you to stop others using your name for the same, or similar, goods or services. A successful trademark application will mean that you quickly become the only business that can use the name in your sector. This cannot be achieved by domain name registration or by company name registration.]]></description>
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<title>Trademark Registration: Is Your Business Enterprise Brand and Logo Design Properly Defended?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 13:15:31 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Is your business name and logo protected from misuse by others? If not you should read about the benefits of registering your business logo and company name. This process could potentially save you $1,000's in the future is not enough to protect it and what to do about it.]]></description>
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<title>Trademark Attorneys</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2011 13:55:12 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you are considering registering a trademark or feel that your trademark has been misused you may want to seek the legal advice of a trademark attorney who is specialized in dealing with that sort of matter. The trade marking process is somewhat lengthy and difficult so consulting with a professional may be your best bet. Most people can fill out the trademark form by themselves but due to legal loopholes may not fill it out correctly.]]></description>
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<title>Protect a Business Identity Through a Good Solid Registered Trademark</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2011 11:42:40 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A good registered mark is an vital part of any powerful identity. And so, the trademark filing is actually needed in order to register your own trademark with the national government and therefore provide it almost all the statutory coverage available. The fact is, without having government trademark registration, your own use of your current mark might be restricted to a small geographic area or even a small number of products and services.]]></description>
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<title>Trademark Search Options</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2011 11:44:04 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The first step to take before you decide to file a trademark application is to do a trademark name search. This is a search that will determine two things, will your trademark infringe upon another companies trademark and could your trademark application become a trademark registration. The best way to do this step is to seek the advice of a trademark lawyer.]]></description>
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<title>Top Reasons to Patent Your Trademark?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2011 10:42:28 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you are an inventor or have a business idea, there are probably many questions you would like to have answered, but should you patent or trademark your idea or product? Since you feel you have a great idea for a process, service, business or idea, you may wish to start up your own company/business and get it out there to the general public.]]></description>
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<title>Can You Do Your Own Trademark Search?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2011 14:07:53 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[To the surprise of many people, the first step in a trademark registration is not filling out the application provided by the Patent & Trademark Office. No, the first step is doing a trademark search. The question is whether this is something you can do yourself or need to have some else do for you.]]></description>
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<title>Foreign-Priority Trademark Applications and Their Benefits</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2011 10:18:34 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Foreign trademark applications and registrations can be the basis for a trademark application filed in the US. There are certain eligibility requirements that determine whether a foreign trademark application or registration can be the basis for a US application.]]></description>
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<title>Requirements for Registering a Trademark</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:11:58 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are a few requirements you will need to have in order to ensure your trademark is registered and prepared properly. The first and foremost step to take is to make sure the name and address is filled out correctly on the application.]]></description>
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<title>Benefits of Registering Your Company Name</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jun 2011 15:54:43 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are an incredible amount of benefits that the United States trademark registration provides. The most important being that registering a trademark will increase the protection a trademark will receive.]]></description>
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<title>Designing a Company Logo</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jun 2011 15:50:43 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The first and one of the most important steps in order to build your brand awareness is creating a company logo. Corporate identity brand building will also depend on how the consumer's will view your company's logo collection.]]></description>
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<title>Trademarks - The Genesis Behind Consumer Confusion Infringement</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2011 10:42:57 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of the concepts of trademarks that is very difficult and frustrating for many is that of infringement. What is it? When does it occur? There are many factors that play into it, but the core root of the theory is simple - consumer confusion.]]></description>
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<title>Trademarks - Do Different Classifications Mean No Infringement?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2011 11:21:10 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The trademark process necessarily requires that you choose the classes of goods and services for which you want the mark registered. This leads to a rather obvious question. If you are choosing a class that is different from an already registered mark, does that mean you do not have to worry about any infringement claims? ]]></description>
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<title>How A Trademark Attorney Will Help You</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2011 11:46:40 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Want to register a trademark? Trademark registration needs awareness of the procedures and law, so it is very much essential that you hire an attorney who has extensive expertise. Choose an attorney who offers individual attention to your trademark matters, including every facet of trademark searching and filing.]]></description>
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<title>How Do I Choose Whether to Register a UK or EU Trademark?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2011 11:45:37 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you want to protect your brand, would you opt for a UK or European Union trade mark registration? It depends on your business strategy, but if you are serious about your business and brand, then the EU trade mark could provide the best protection.]]></description>
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<title>Trademark Law - Trade Dress and Former Fast Food Buildings May Pose a Problem</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6274528</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2011 12:59:02 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As a former franchisor, I am always interested when I hear franchises or the industry talked about in the news. It seems to me that so many people have an incorrect view of what franchising is, but that doesn't really surprise me. And I suppose few would have the perspective that I do having founded a franchise company, built it up in 23 states, and later retired after selling the operation.]]></description>
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<title>Trademarks - Save Fees By Limiting The Classes You Choose?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2011 12:39:33 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If there is one thing about trademarking that drives people batty, it is the cost. This begs the question of whether there are any ways to save money when registering and, if so, whether they are worth considering.]]></description>
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<title>Trademark on Your Logo Already? Maybe Not</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2011 15:04:28 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Can you get a trademark if someone owns your business name? It's possible if you know this little "loophole" of trademark law.]]></description>
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<title>Selecting A Trademark Attorney</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2011 10:55:52 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you have an important or tricky trademarking issue, it is always important to hire a trademark attorney to make sure all your bases are covered when registering and defending any registration. The question is how do you pick a good one?]]></description>
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<title>Trademarks - What Are Classes?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2011 11:15:53 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The trademark process is often touted as being fairly simple. In many ways, it is. The biggest issue you have to confront is decision making. For that, there is no simple answer and, as is often the case, the wrong decision can lead to very unfortunate results. In this article, we take a look at what trademark classes are and how to go about picking the appropriate ones for your situation.]]></description>
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<title>Trademark Registration</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2011 09:27:46 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you have a product or offer a service under a brand name or trademark, you should protect this business identity, market position and commercial advantage by trademark registration. Trademark registration is obtained in the UK by filing a UK trademark application at the UK Intellectual Property Office or as part of a community trademark registration (which covers all 27 EU Member States in a single trademark registration). A UK trademark registration is prima facie and immediate evidence of your ownership of the registered trademark in relation to the goods/services covered by the registration. Trademark registration is the quickest and most cost effective way to secure monopoly rights in a trademark. A UK trademark registration can be obtained in less than four months.]]></description>
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<title>Trade Dress Violations By Your Competitors Confuses Your Customers and Clients</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2011 07:52:27 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When people talk about trademark law, they often talk about how one business might copy the logo of another, or their slogans. Obviously if your company has spent quite a bit of money promoting your slogans and logo, this is totally unacceptable and it confuses your customers, and it also detracts from your brand name, even if the other company isn't even in your industry. Even if the company violating your logo designs and branding slogans is also well known, highly respected, and very good at what they do.]]></description>
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<title>Trademark Violations Across Industry Venues - Still Valid, Will They Stand Up in Court?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2011 07:52:16 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Trademarks, Trade Names, and Trade Dress are all very important, and so too are the understanding of these laws which protect companies from violators. You may not think it's important, but I assure you as a former franchisor that spent a good portion of our company's annual budget on branding and imaging - it is paramount to the success of the business, especially in franchising. Not long ago, I was having a discussion about this with a small business entrepreneur that wanted to expand their business, and he described to me another company and their logo, and he wanted something...]]></description>
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<title>Trademark Searches - Understanding The Variations</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 Apr 2011 13:24:59 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you are going to file for a trademark, you need to first do a search to see if your proposed mark will infringe upon any other pre-existing mark in a manner that would get your application rejected or result in a lawsuit. To make things a bit confusing, there are different variations that can be done.]]></description>
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<title>Choosing A Trademark - Distinctiveness and Strength</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2011 14:02:58 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Many people mistakenly believe that once they are approved for a trademark by the Patent & Trademark Office, they are good to go. Not so fast, sonny! A trademark is only so powerful as its strength and distinctiveness in the marketplace.]]></description>
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<title>Trademarks - Understanding The Abbreviations and Symbols You Can Use</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 06 Apr 2011 09:59:02 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A trademark is a valuable business asset and one you should always move to protect if possible by registering it. Having said as much, this is a field that seems fairly straight forward until you start getting into the details. One question that many business owners have is how do you signify you have a trademark and that it is protected? Let's take a look at the answer.]]></description>
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<title>The Common Trademark Nightmare Scenario</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2011 09:59:02 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Trademarks are like time delayed bombs. How so? When they go bad, they only do so after a good bit of time has run and you've come to rely on the mark. If you are not careful, the most common trademark nightmare scenario can really reach up and bite you in the rear end.]]></description>
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<title>Proposed Patent (Amendment) Rules 2011 and Mandatory E-Filing of Patent Documents in India</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6097904</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2011 12:30:52 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In order to improve the efficiency and transparency in filing and processing of patent applications and to ensure accuracy of patent data as well as related certificates provided by the patent office, the Gov. of India has proposed to make e-filing of patent applications mandatory. The draft of proposed amendments i.e. Patent (Amendment) Rules 2011 have been published for inviting public opinion and is expected to be notified soon. Any objections and suggestions to same may be submitted to Ministry of Commerce. Government of India by April 1, 2011 (i.e. within 45 days of publication of notification as to proposed draft Rules).]]></description>
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<title>Where Do It Yourself Trademarks Go Bad</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/5968948</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2011 09:59:03 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The web has revolutionized the way we do many things these days. From real estate to investing to business forms, we now often just click and order to get what we want. The do it yourself initiative is to be supported, but it is important to realize it can get you into trouble in some areas. One is with trademark filings.]]></description>
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<title>What Is a Community Trademark (CTM)?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2011 07:58:28 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A community trademark or CTM is a cost effective route to obtain European trademark protection. It is a single registration that covers all 27 European Union Member States, including France, Germany, Ireland and the UK. ]]></description>
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<title>Trademarks - The Two Types of Registers Maintained By The PTO</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2011 09:59:08 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A trademark is a trademark is a trademark, right? Not a chance. The Patent & Trademark Office is in charge of the trademarking process. When it approves a mark filing, it places the mark in one of two registers - the principal and the supplemental. Only one really has any value.]]></description>
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<title>Can I Oppose a Trademark Application?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:49:20 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The first question a potential opposer to a United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) trademark application should always ask is: Can I oppose this trademark application? The TTAB translates this question into whether or not you have standing.]]></description>
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<title>Trademarks - What Is the Difference Between a Registered and Unregistered Trademark?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/5937526</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2011 09:59:04 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Trademarks are used to product identifiers such as product names, symbols, slogans and the like. That being said, there tends to be a lot of confusion surrounding trademarks. Once question that common comes up is what is the difference between a registered and unregistered trademark?]]></description>
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<title>How Long Should I Expect Getting a Trademark to Take?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 02 Mar 2011 09:59:03 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The law has come a long way when it comes to getting things done quickly. Well, at least in most areas. When it comes to intellectual property issues, patience is definitely something that you need to have. In this article, we take a look at how long you should expect it to take to get a trademark approved by the Patent & Trademark Office.]]></description>
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<title>How to Trademark a Name or Logo</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2011 14:54:07 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The best way to protect your trademark, whether it is a word, logo, acronym or slogan, is by UK trademark registration. UK trademark registration also protects the reputation and investment attached to your trademark. When filing a UK trademark application at the UK Intellectual Property Office, you must make a number of important decision.]]></description>
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<title>UK Trademark Application: The Procedure</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2011 12:40:03 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A UK trademark application is filed at the UK Intellectual Property Office by post, fax or most often, electronically. It includes a representation of the trademark applied for, the name and address of the applicant and a list of the goods and/or services in respect of which registration is sought. After the application has been filed, a filing receipt is issued.]]></description>
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<title>3 Important Reasons Why You Need to Get a Trademark</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2011 09:59:07 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A trademark is used to perfect ownership over an identifier for a product. The question many have is why is getting a trademark important? In this article, we take a look at 3 reasons for getting a trademark.]]></description>
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<title>Trademarks - Shoot For Distinctive Identifiers</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/5901236</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 Feb 2011 09:59:08 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Coming up with a mark for something can be a challenge. Many people fall back on familiar themes and end up making the very big mistake of being too general when coming up with names. When it comes to enforcing trademarks, being as distinct as possible is the best way to go.]]></description>
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<title>Do You Need an Attorney When Filing for a Trademark?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2011 18:55:59 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Should you wish to develop your company, item or service title as being a brand in the marketplace and further invest considerable time and economic assets into it, the very first step for you should be to produce a trademark for it. An experienced trademark attorney can, and will guide you through the trademark selection and registration process so that any potential problems can be anticipated, discussed and avoided.]]></description>
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<title>This Article Is Brought To You By The Letter Blank</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/5844344</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Feb 2011 08:31:58 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Most of the American public including most all entertainment lawyers, heard about one of Oprah Winfrey's well-publicized litigations a number of years ago. My understanding was that she was sued in Texas by a commercial cattle-oriented conglomerate. The plaintiffs apparently claimed that Oprah had inaccurately and unfairly maligned the culinary safety of cow meat, during one of her television programs. The Texas case seemed vaguely surreal and comic, even from the perspective of an entertainment lawyer - sort of like an overly-imaginative law school exam question. But next we must go from the sublime to the ridiculous. This next case was an entertainment lawyer and trademark lawyer's delight. Talk about the eradication of your sacred cows. The local press in New York reported that a German "fetish magazine" named "O" sued one of Oprah's companies and her publisher, over the sale of Oprah's magazine bearing the equally-expansive title of "O". Query if it was really a service mark dispute as opposed to a trademark dispute.]]></description>
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<title>Trademarks - The Three Types</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/5901207</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/5901207</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Feb 2011 09:59:06 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The term trademark is used generically to describe what really commercial marks. It is somewhat akin to the situation where most people refer to sodas as "cokes" and ironically so. In truth, there are three types of commercial marks with a trademark being one of the variations.]]></description>
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<title>Intellectual Property - Trademarks and Copyrights</title>
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<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/5894945</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2011 13:31:47 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When someone creative has come out with an original piece of work, the first thing that strikes him is to get the intellectual Property rights for the creative piece of work. The piece of work can be in any field of work. It can be in the field of science, arts, sports, manufacturing or information technology. The creator of that work has to show that it is an original piece of work and then make that creation or discover his own property. For doing this, they have to go by Intellectual property law and the owner is given exclusive rights of their creation under this law. There are various types of Intellectual property - such as patents, copyrights and trademarks.]]></description>
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<title>Why To File a Trademark Opposition: Understanding the Differences Between the TTAB and Court</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2011 09:37:50 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Before a trademark owner asks the question of why to file a trademark opposition, the owner must first identify a pending application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). A diligent owner who monitors third party applications and uses must then decide whether to merely send a cease and desist letter, file a trademark infringement lawsuit in Federal District Court, or file a trademark opposition. Understanding why to file a trademark opposition will help the owner decide the best course of action.]]></description>
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<title>Don't Get Married To A Potential Trademark Before Registering It</title>
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<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/5794992</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 09:59:38 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Getting attached to a potential business asset is a good way to develop habitual depression. This is particularly true with potential trademarks. Why? Well, what if the mark isn't available for you to use?]]></description>
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<title>Questions on Franchise Financing Loans</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/5783395</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/5783395</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 01 Feb 2011 09:06:16 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You are quite taken with the idea of starting a franchise. You've done extensive research, hired a franchise lawyer and already have a business plan in place. The next thing on your list is funding the franchise.]]></description>
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<title>Why Checking The Online Trademark Office Database Is Dangerous</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/5794985</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/5794985</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 26 Jan 2011 09:59:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You have to love the web. It is the ultimate manifestation of the concept of give me convenience or give me death! We can now access information that would have taken much more effort to see in the past. This doesn't always mean the information is accurate as many people have found with the online Trademark Office database.]]></description>
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<title>Trademark Opposition</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jan 2011 19:04:39 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A trademark opposition can be part of the registration application process. Typically, a successful application proceeds through the Trademark Office in a predictable manner: the application is filed, the applicant and examiner communicate and work on the application, and the application is approved and published in the Official Gazette. Generally, thirty days of publication go by without incident and the registration certificate then issues. However, sometimes, a member of the public decides to intervene by filing a trademark opposition.]]></description>
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<title>How to File an International Trademark Application, an Easy Guide</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 13 Jan 2011 12:48:36 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There is a process for filing an exclusive trademark application that will maintain effect in multiple countries around the world. The process is named The Protocol Relating to the Madrid Agreement Regarding the International Registration of Marks (Madrid Protocol), and is an international treaty that permits a trademark holder to seek registration in any of the countries that have united with the Madrid Protocol by filing an international application.]]></description>
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<title>Trademarks and Service Marks for the Small Business Owner</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/5651384</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/5651384</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jan 2011 15:49:35 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Trademarks and service marks are the lifeblood of a business' recognition, yet they are often neglected by small businesses. Just think of the consequences of another business trying to "ride the coattails" of your hard work and dedication by using a mark confusingly similar word and/or symbol as you have been using for years to market and brand your business.]]></description>
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<title>Benefits of a Federal Trademark Registration</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/5519814</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/5519814</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 29 Dec 2010 15:15:09 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In the United States of America your brand name rights are generated via use of your trade name. What that stands for is the second you take first step towards adopting your trademark, you receive what called "common law" rights. Good news is - you become a trademark owner!]]></description>
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<title>What Are the Benefits of Trademark Registration?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/5584537</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/5584537</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 23 Dec 2010 16:59:23 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The notion and value of business brands has exploded in the 20th century. It is now said that a famous soft drink and computer software brand are valued in excess of $65 billion, with the brand of one particular search engine on the internet estimated to be worth around $100 billion.]]></description>
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<title>The Role of a Trademark Lawyer</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Dec 2010 15:11:22 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When you have a trademark lawyer that is helping you when getting registered there are several things they can advise you on as far as the many aspects of your trademark filing as well as other services. Here are some areas they can assist you and would be a valuable asset to have when getting your trademark registered.]]></description>
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<title>Protecting Your Brand Name The Easy Way</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/5496471</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/5496471</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 13 Dec 2010 12:32:12 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[While applying for federal registration of a trademark entails a fairly substantial investment of time and money-it typically takes 12 - 18 months to register and usually costs at least three thousand dollars by the time you are done with search fees, registration fees, and attorneys' fees-many business owners do not know that you acquire limited common law rights in marks simply by using them in commerce. In trademark law, simply by being the first to use a mark in commerce, you can establish a common law right to the mark that you can enforce in federal court...]]></description>
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<title>Trademark Law - 3 Legal Concerns When Creating a Trademark</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/5490989</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/5490989</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 Dec 2010 16:04:53 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The first concern for anyone who is creating a trademark is to make sure that the proposed trademark will be distinctive. A trade mark can be any sign that distinguishes the goods or services of one undertaking from those of others. It can be a word or words, a design, letters, numerals, a slogan, a shape, a colour or a combination of colours.]]></description>
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<title>Trademark Terminology - What Is a Genericized Trademark?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/5491111</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Dec 2010 15:50:17 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A genericized trademark is simply a brand name that has become the common name of the product. A trademark is supposed to be a "badge of origin". That is to say, the essential function of a trademark is to distinguish the goods or services of one business from the goods or services of other businesses.]]></description>
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<title>Trademark Attorney - Importance of Trademarking Your Business Name</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Dec 2010 09:07:37 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Every business man out there want his business to be recognized as the best in terms of quality, productivity and functionality, for this reason its important to an identity at any given time, a trademark will give a chance to give your business a name that no other business can use unless you give authority to do so. To ensure stability and grant meaning future to your business you need to consider several options when making certain decision in your business name.]]></description>
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<title>Commercial Law - Trademark Infringement on Google AdWords</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Dec 2010 16:00:58 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Whenever a business successfully builds a positive reputation in the marketplace and establishes a solid client base, there is always the potential for trademark infringement to become a problem. Competitors may attempt to use names, phrases, designs and colour schemes which are similar to your own in order to lure away your customers by causing them to mistakenly associate your positive reputation with the product or service which they are providing. This is particularly the case in the online world, where branding is extremely important.]]></description>
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<title>Key Actions to Implement When Your Trademark Is Under Attack Online</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Dec 2010 08:42:44 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This article explains the key steps that a company must take in order to protect its online brand, trademarks and reputation. Companies invest in their intellectual property and very often spent a great part of their marketing budget in building their trademarks to distinguish their goods and services from those of others and getting their advertising strategies just right.]]></description>
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<title>What Is A Trademark And How Long Does It Last?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Dec 2010 16:04:22 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Trademark rights could be used to stop other people from using a mark that appears to be very similar. Legal proceedings for trademark infringement may be initiated by the owner of a registered trademark in order to prevent others from making unauthorized use of their trademark.]]></description>
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<title>Why Your Trademark Is a Plastic Sword on the Internet</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Dec 2010 14:37:58 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Historically, registering a trademark gave you the right to "prevent an offending use that creates consumer confusion." Those were the old days in the physical world. On the Internet trademark holders use a plastic sword against domain pirates and other spoilers.]]></description>
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<title>Is a Company Name a Trademark?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2010 08:23:05 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A company name, just like a business name and a domain name is not a Trademark. It is important for businesses to understand the difference between a company or business name, a domain name and a Trademark. Trademark is legally property giving the owner the exclusive right to use, sell, mortgaged, license or bequeath their property right. Unlike Trademarks, company and business names do not confer property rights on the owner of the name, exclusive rights to use of a name, or protection from trademark infringement.]]></description>
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<title>To Trademark or Not to Trademark?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2010 15:27:55 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you're a small business owner, you will probably think twice before paying for a trade mark. The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) filing fee for a trademark costs $275 - $375 per class of good or service, so the costs could pile up, depending on how many categories or classes your product or service can be categories falls under.]]></description>
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<title>Buying a Domain Name - Trademark Issues</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Nov 2010 10:44:35 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are few key issues you need to check before you purchase an aftermarket domain. Trademarks is probably one of the largest. This articles provides an easy to use checklist of the top five.]]></description>
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<title>Trademarks - How Long It Takes to Get a Mark Registered</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Nov 2010 14:42:09 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The first step in registering a new trademark is to conduct a search to make sure that the chosen mark is free for you to use. A search can normally be completed within a week. However, in urgent cases a search can be done within 24 hours, although there may be extra costs for this.]]></description>
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<title>Trademark Law</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Nov 2010 15:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are you looking for more information on trademark law? If so, you have come to the right place. A trademark is a word, symbol, or phrase that manufacturer's use to sell products and distinguish themselves from other manufacturers.]]></description>
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