Research conducted by the University of North Carolina many years ago revealed that trademark attorneys could boost the likelihood of a trademark application’s success by more than 50%. The reason for this is that, unlike what many online businesses and articles claim, filing a trademark application is a rather complicated legal process. If you own[…]
The short answer is NO; you cannot trademark a QR code on its own. But there is another route through which you can do the same. Continue reading to know how QR codes can be trademarked. Are you a business owner using Quick Response (QR) codes for providing services to your customers. If yes, the[…]
WHAT IS A TRADEMARK KNOCKOUT SEARCH? The U. S. Patent and Trademark Office registers around 2.7 million trademarks each year. Moreover, it also grants approximately 4 lakh new registrations per year. The race for getting a trademark was at an all-time high during the past two years during the Covid-19 pandemic. In 2020, the USPTO received around 7.4[…]
As IP workload increases, it is getting difficult for IP attorneys, law firms, and even individual IP professionals to manage end-to-end IP activities for their clients. Due to the significance of these activities for IP firms and professionals, the need for virtual paralegals is at an all-time high. This article discusses “what is a virtual[…]
Nowadays as market competition is rising, the trademark has become the most important marketing tool for brands to position their company strategically in the market. As the trademark acts as an identity marker, it helps the customers to distinguish between various brands and choose the right fit. Due to its immense importance, most companies are[…]
In an increasingly globalized economy, businesses are constantly seeking efficient ways to protect their intellectual property across borders. Trademarks, as crucial brand assets, demand global protection to prevent unauthorized use and infringement in international markets. One of the most effective tools for achieving this is the Madrid Protocol. This blog explains what is the Madrid[…]
Building a brand starts with choosing a perfect business name. The name should convey your brand’s message in the easiest yet most effective way to the audience. But before you officially register your company or file for trademark registration of your business name, you need to find out “Is my business name taken?” If you[…]
According to a report released by World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO), a massive number of people around the world filed 13.4 million trademark applications in 2020. Even the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdowns seem to have no major impact on the rising interest in intellectual property. Out of all the intellectual property forms, a trademark has been of[…]
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