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Trademark owners, beware: protecting your brand in the era of trademark scams

JD Supra Law

An important component of brand ownership is exercising vigilance against fraudulent practices, such as counterfeiting and trademark pirating. Trademark owners must now also be alert to fraudulent communications from seemingly legitimate trademark practitioners. By: Smart & Biggar

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Why the USPTO Trademark Registration Process Is A Long and Winding Road

Erik K Pelton

The following is an edited transcript of Chapter 8 of my book video Building a Bold Brand: The Trademark Registration Process: A Long and Winding Road The trademark application process at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is generally long, complex, and full of deadlines. Search first.

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Indy’s Dive into Legal Waters: FullBeauty Brands, Inc. Faces Trademark Lawsuit over Swimwear

Indiana Intellectual Property Law

Indianapolis, Indiana – FullBeauty Brands Inc. has been accused of trademark infringement in a lawsuit filed by Pennsylvania -based Global Trademarks Inc. The lawsuit alleges that certain swimsuits marketed by FullBeauty Brands and affiliated entities bear a striking resemblance to designs owned by competitors.

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Domain name solicitation fraud – brand owners beware

JD Supra Law

Overview - It is a modern reality that with brand ownership comes the risk of trademark and domain name fraud. In this area, there has recently been a rise in email scams targeting brand owners by falsely claiming that domain name rights are in jeopardy.

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Trademark Lessons from a Swiftie

Erik K Pelton

The following is an edited transcript of my video Trademark Lessons from Taylor Swift The Eras Tour. I found five takeaways for brand owners. And a trademark application has a lot of elements that go into it: the drawing, the description of goods and services, the dates of use, the evidence of use, the ownership.

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Trademark Fundamentals: Who Owns a Trademark?

JD Supra Law

When launching a startup, it’s crucial to establish a strong brand identity, which often includes selecting a unique name, logo and other identifiers that distinguish your products or services in the marketplace. One key aspect of protecting your brand is understanding trademark ownership. By: Pillsbury - Propel

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Defending Your Brand: How to Use Social Media and E-Commerce Takedown Requests for Effective Trademark Protection

Selvam & Selvam Blog

As brands have begun to increasingly rely on digital platforms to reach and engage with their target audience, the risk of unauthorized use of trademarks and the sale of counterfeit products has also grown. Unauthorized pages and posts on social media can dilute a brand’s goodwill and reputation and confuse consumers.