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In the fast-paced and ever-evolving landscape of social media, individuals and businesses alike strive to create a unique online presence. One of the key elements of this digital identity is the social media handle, often serving as a direct representation of one’s brand or personal identity. But can you trademark your social media handle? In […]
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With so many businesses and brands out there, it’s common to come up with the same name as someone else. So, you may be asking yourself “Can you get a trademark if someone else is using your name?” and as a trademark attorney I can tell you the answer is yes in some circumstances. Allow […]
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So, let me guess: you didn’t get a trademark for your business and now someone else is using your name? Bummer. Luckily, there are situations where you can get a trademark even if someone else is using the same name, but there are a few things to keep in mind. Hi, I’m Ethan Wall. A […]
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If you want to make sure your next business or brand name won’t get you sued, you must conduct a trademark clearance search. When you’re all pumped up about starting your own business and selecting a cool brand name, the last thing you want is someone showing up saying you can’t use it. That’s where […]
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Startups and small businesses find themselves in this situation all the time. They are thinking about using a business or brand name, but a quick Google search reveals someone else is using the name first. Is it safe for them to use the name and get trademark rights? The short answer is yes, but there […]
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Let’s say you’re a content creator, a YouTuber, or an influencer. Your content is your business, so what are you going to do if someone steals your content? I’m Ethan Wall, a copyright attorney, and I’m here to teach you how you could protect your content from people stealing it. Let’s face it, it sucks […]
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A lot of people wonder, how much does it cost to get a trademark? The answer is probably less than you think. When it comes to hiring an attorney, you normally thinking about shelling out thousands of dollars, mortgaging your house, selling your kids, whatever you got to do to kind of get things done. […]
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So you’re thinking about getting a trademark for your business and wondering, “Should I use one of those cheap online services like LegalZoom instead of paying a bunch of money for a trademark attorney?” The answer is maybe, but before you do consider this. From a business owner standpoint, I get it. We all want […]
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People ask a trademark attorney this question all the time: Can you get a trademark if someone else is using your name? The answer is maybe, just maybe. It depends upon a few things. Let’s talk about them. First, if someone else is already using your name, but they don’t have a registered trademark, then […]
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Let’s say that you are forming a new business, product, service, or tagline and want to protect it. You’ve probably heard you need a trademark to do that (and you’d be right!). So, as your friendly neighborhood trademark attorney, I’m here to tell you about the process for getting a trademark. Once you pick a […]
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