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3 Reasons Why You Should Hire A Trademark Attorney
When you’re registering a copyright, the process is pretty straightforward–you can file it on your lunch break, stress-free. But registering trademarks can get a little more finicky. Of course, this is a personal choice, but if this is the first time you’re registering a trademark, I wholeheartedly recommend that you hire a trademark attorney. Here’s […]
How (And Why!) To Build An Intellectual Property Portfolio
If you’re wondering what an intellectual property portfolio is, or why it’s important, then take a second and imagine selling your company. You’re sitting across the table from potential buyers, excitedly telling them about your efficient manufacturing processes, your exciting marketing videos, your recognizable logo…until they ask if you have the proper registrations in place. […]
Copyrighting A Name (Technically, Trademarking A Name)
Copyrighting a name isn’t actually something you can do–but you can (and should!) trademark a name. If you missed our Trademarking vs. Copyrighting post, here’s a quick rundown: A trademark is, essentially, the outside appearance of your brand. It’s the wrapper, the name, the logo, the specific brand colors that say “This pen is a […]
Trademarking and Copyrighting: The Big Differences You Need To Know
The questions I get asked all the time are, more often than not, about trademarking and copyrighting. “What should I register with the US Copyright Office?” “What should I register with the US Patent and Trademark Office?” “How do I get a patent, anyway?” All great questions. But first, let’s break them up into pieces […]