trademark registration
By: Esqueda Law, PLLC It is extremely important to conduct a comprehensive trademark search before going into business. Unfortunately, so many business owners get caught out by not doing this. Initially, these business owners may have done a few searches here and there for business names. Perhaps they checked if the business name was registered. …
Why is it important to work with a Trademark Lawyer? Well, Imagine this scenario. You have spent three years working diligently to build your business. You’ve put your heart and soul into it. Hours of discussion and debate went into choosing the perfect name. You have worked tirelessly to build up your reputation. Your business …
There are a lot of questions around Trademarks. Many people do not fully understand them, their value, or their worth. Some business owners do not even bother to obtain trademarks.For businesses promoting a certain brand or product line, owning and protecting trademarks can be one of the most vital parts of their businesses. Without owning …
Are you concerned that a competitor is unfairly using the same or a similar trademark as your business? “Likelihood of confusion” is a term of art that comes up quite a bit if you are in the process of federally registering your trademark. It stands as a protection in place to help two things: 1. …
A trademark is a word, phrase, symbol, design, color, sound, or a combination thereof, that serves to identify the source of goods or services from those of another. Trademark registration puts the world on notice that this is your trademark and no one else can use it. Questions frequently arise about how trademarks should be …
In this weeks’ blog, I want to discuss the differences between copyright and trademark. But first, let’s explore intellectual property protection. Intellectual property includes processes, symbols, designs, and works created or owned by a company or individual. Copyrights protect your original work. This includes literary, musical, artistic, dramatic, and other intellectual works. To protect your …
By Liza Ann Esqueda What is a trademark? A trademark is anything that identifies your brand and distinguishes it from your competitors. A trademark can be a word, phrase, slogan, logo, design, sound, or any combination of these. A trademark is a tool that lets consumers know a product or service originates from a particular business. It allows …
By Liza Ann Esqueda Trademark registration is an essential part of your brand strategy. If you are focused on brand your building, having a registered trademark as part of your portfolio is essential. Branding your business takes a great deal of planning, dedication, and most of all — time! Coming up with a color scheme, …
By Liza Ann Esqueda One of the best ways to protect your trademark is to choose name that is unique. The more unique and distinctive a mark is, the easier it will be to successfully register the mark. I often advise my clients, the best way for them to secure a strong mark is to …
By Liza Ann Esqueda Along with Trademarks, Patents, Copyrights are part of what is collectively called Intellectual Property. A copyright registration is a legal form of protection provided to an original work of art or or of authorship. Generally, copyright protects literary works, visual works, sound recordings, architectural works, choreographic and pantomimic works, dramatic works, …
