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[…]
Naming your brand is no less than naming a child. The name should be unique, different, catchy, and simple for the audience to understand and retain for a long time. If you are planning to start a business, you must be wondering on How do I find my perfect brand name? In 2017, Kauffman Index[…]
Are you from a European Union member state and planning to start a business and register your trademark. If yes, you must have come across the concept of community trademarks while researching. The first question that comes to people’s mind while thinking about a Community trademark is,” Why should one get a community trademark?” “How[…]
Do you own a famous trademark or planning to get one registered for your company? If yes, did you know that a dilution can weaken a famous trademark? This article covers A to Z of trademark dilution and associated laws that make the basis for dilution protection. Also, we will discuss how one can safeguard[…]
So you are planning to start your business. You have also chosen a perfect business structure and business name after a lot of researching and thinking. Now, you want to proceed and start the operations. But wait before you go ahead. Before you start to order business cards, ensure that you are safe from willful[…]
If you look at the latest trademark filing trends, the number of trademark registrations has increased significantly. We can’t ignore the fact that it’s going to increase in the coming year. India is a developing country; every year many small businesses open and start their operations. However, due to a lack of awareness, they prefer[…]
Trademark registration comes with a number of benefits. However, you must follow the USPTO Trademark Rules carefully to execute the process precisely. A trademark is any word, logo, symbol, or phrase that represents a product or an organization. Moreover, it protects the intellectual property of a company. A trademark: Must use or have an intention[…]
Trademark name search is the first and foremost step in the process of registering a mark. Every year, the USPTO receives applications seeking a trademark. Now, the USPTO has a huge database of trademarks/service marks. We know that a company offers multiple services or goods. Therefore, the company needs a special mark that can distinguish[…]
A global trademark search, as the name suggests, is a search for trademarks around the globe. Before you file a trademark, such a trademark search with WIPO is fundamental. You might come up with a unique word/phrase for the product or service that needs a trademark. However, you need to be certain that your word/phrase[…]