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🏁 Need for Speed: How a ‘Special’ Petition Supercharges Trademarks

🏁 Need for Speed: How a ‘Special’ Petition Supercharges Trademarks

Devin Miller
By Devin Miller

Tired of waiting months for trademark approval? Learn how a USPTO “Petition to Make Special” can cut through red tape and get your brand protected...

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Trademark Tetris: Can You Fit All Your Logo Variations in One Filing?

Trademark Tetris: Can You Fit All Your Logo Variations in One Filing?

Devin Miller
By Devin Miller

Can one trademark filing protect all your logo variations? Not exactly. Discover how the USPTO views logo variations, why black-and-white might be your best bet,...

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Don’t Poke the ‘Mon: Can You Legally Say Pokémon at Your Event?

Don’t Poke the ‘Mon: Can You Legally Say Pokémon at Your Event?

Devin Miller
By Devin Miller

Hosting a Pokémon-themed event? Before you print those flyers, read this! Learn what you can and definitely shouldn’t do with trademarked names like “Pokémon” when...

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Trademarking Your Name? Unless You're Elvis, Don't Get Your Hopes Up

Trademarking Your Name? Unless You're Elvis, Don't Get Your Hopes Up

Devin Miller
By Devin Miller

Thinking of trademarking your name? Unless you're as famous as Elvis or Oprah, it’s not happening. This article breaks down why personal name trademarks are...

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Lost in Translation: How Your Trademark Having A Meaning In Another Language Could Get You in Trouble Abroad

Lost in Translation: How Your Trademark Having A Meaning In Another Language Could Get You in Trouble Abroad

Devin Miller
By Devin Miller

Before you trademark that clever brand name, make sure it doesn’t mean “dumpster fire” in Swahili. Learn how language checks and the Doctrine of Foreign...

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Trademark Turndowns: When Industry Jargon Isn’t Up for Grabs

Trademark Turndowns: When Industry Jargon Isn’t Up for Grabs

Devin Miller
By Devin Miller

Think “AI Solutions” is a great trademark? Think again. The USPTO isn’t handing out ownership of industry jargon. Learn why common terms like “cloud computing”...

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Brand Shield: How Amazon's Registry Stops Fakes Faster Than You Can Say ‘Counterfeit’

Brand Shield: How Amazon's Registry Stops Fakes Faster Than You Can Say ‘Counterfeit’

Devin Miller
By Devin Miller

Amazon Brand Registry helps sellers protect trademarks, fight fakes, and gain control over product listings. Learn how this powerful tool shields your brand on the...

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Borderline Brilliant: Lock Down Your Brand at the Border

Borderline Brilliant: Lock Down Your Brand at the Border

Devin Miller
By Devin Miller

Registering your trademark with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) gives your brand frontline defense. Learn how CBP stops counterfeit goods at the border and...

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Don't Let Your Trademark Expire—What You Need to Know!

Don't Let Your Trademark Expire—What You Need to Know!

Devin Miller
By Devin Miller

Learn how to keep your trademark active with this comprehensive guide on maintenance fees and proof of continued use. Avoid costly mistakes and protect your...

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