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When you start a business, there are a lot of ways to invest your capital. Big decisions have to be made, but one thing you shouldn’t overlook is the benefit of having a trademark in place for your name and logo gives you. You’ve already put money into starting your business, finding the right […]
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Throughout the years, I’ve helped countless businesses apply for trademark protection for their brand name and logo at The Social Media Law Firm. It’s a smart way to protect your brand and the goodwill you’ve earned by operating an awesome business. But when I talk about trademarks, one of the first questions I’m asked as […]
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As the owner of a small business myself, I understand what drives entrepreneurs to create a path of their own. You’re trying to make your vision come to life, and that’s pretty amazing. But, wait one minute. What have you done to make sure no one else is using your name or stealing your logo? […]
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If you ask most Americans, they can tell you that Tom Brady is the quarterback for the New England Patriots. But have you ever heard anyone call him, “Tom Terrific”? Probably not, but on May 24, his trademark law firm filed two trademark applications for the use of the phrase. The biggest problem – this […]
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This week, Toronto Raptors star Kawhi Leonard filed a lawsuit against Nike in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California. In his suit, Leonard claims that Nike applied for copyright registration of a logo he created. According to this lawsuit, Leonard created his “Klaw” logo in 2011 after being drafted by the […]
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If you’ve been following the Social Media Law Firm online, you know that we think social media is great! You can connect with potential clients, promote your business to a specific audience, and catch up with friends and family. But social media also carries its own risks. Let’s say you find a post you love […]
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If you have your own business and are active on social media, you might be wondering if you can trademark a hashtag for your company. As an experienced trademark attorney, this is a question I’ve come across many times, and the answer depends on how you’re using the hashtag. Let me break it down for […]
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Your brand sets your company apart from your competitors. Your name, logo, website, marketing materials, and business strategy are therefore amongst your valuable most assets. But are they protected from social media legal risks? Startups, websites, and applications are being created faster than any time in history. These new competitors are looking to find what […]
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