How to Trademark a Saying

How to Trademark a Saying Regular words, sayings, slogans, catchphrases and expressions can be trademarked if the individual, business or organization that applies to register the trademark can show that it has gained a particular significance as it relates to certain goods or services. This means that you’ll need to prove that the saying is distinguishable…

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Helpful Tips for your Trademark Application

Helpful Tips for your Trademark Application There are several things that you should know before applying for trademarks. Here are a few things that you should know. Let’s begin with the process of deciding which type of application you should file. Online v. Paper Applications There are two ways to submit your application for a federal trademark.…

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Why You Need Strategic Trademark Advice

Why You Need Strategic Trademark Advice Defining a Trademark Strategy The first step when determining your trademark strategy is to recognize that every trademark you create (company name, logo, slogan, etc.) potentially has market value and deserves to be legally protected. Once you have committed to legally protecting your trademarks, you can move forward with finding…

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How to Use Trademark Symbols

How to Use Trademark Symbols If you own a business, nonprofit, product or offer a service, it is important for you to understand how to use trademark symbols. There are three primary trademark symbols that we will discuss in this article: (TM), (SM), or ® When can you use the ® symbol? If your application to…

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