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As a trademark attorney, I’ve noticed a common misconception that I’d like to clear up. Just because you registered your business name with the state and own a domain, it doesn’t mean you have trademark rights. Shocking, I know, but unless you apply for a trademark and your application is accepted, you’re a sitting duck […]
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If you’ve been in business for years without having a trademark for your brand name or logo, you may be wondering if you really need it now. As a trademark attorney, my answer is absolutely! The last thing you want is for another business to pop up and steal your name. Not only could this […]
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When it comes to your business, you want to protect your brand, but you’re also concerned about the bottom line. Makes sense to me. When I founded The Social Media Law Firm, I know I weighed the pros and cons of every investment. When it came to applying for a trademark, the choice was automatic […]
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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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In the 1990s, tech was seen as something that would make the future brighter and help out in everyday life. There were phones the size of bricks, travel agents and very limited social media – no need for a social media lawyer or social media compliance just yet – but there was so much trust […]
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Facebook may have won its latest battle with the FTC, earning a financial slap on the wrist with a $5 billion fine and a clean slate moving forward. It can also make very few changes to their social media privacy policy and will face no repercussions for past behavior via bypassing social media federal regulations. […]
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Major tech companies could be compromising the privacy of consumers and consumer demands. Facebook, Google, Amazon and Apple are facing serious accusations of antitrust behavior. Their platforms may have hurt competition and dismissed innovation for their own benefit. Social media federal regulations were reportedly sidestepped, with significant social media legal risks being taken in the […]
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It looks like Facebook is in trouble yet again. This time, it’s with the FTC. In its latest brush with the Federal Trade Commission, Facebook was fined $5 billion as part of a settlement – the largest penalty ever imposed on a company for violating consumers’ privacy rights. Along with the fine, Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook’s […]
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