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Sound Marks: Registration, Benefits, Examples

I am sure you have eaten at McDonalds at least once in your life or maybe just took a happy meal and ate at your comfort place. But have you ever wondered about the McDonalds’ classic “I’m Lovin it” sound? YES, that is an example of sound mark. Can Sound Be A Trademark? If you[…]

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A-Z Guide to Trademarks in 2022

“A company’s trademark provides intangible value towards its success.” Trademarks are undoubtedly the ultimate game changers for your brand/company/startup. With the right trademark, you can take your venture to new heights of success. Along with making a unique image of your brand in the market, trademarks also help customers retain your brand’s name via your[…]

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OMG! The Complete Guide to Trade Dress is Here

Can you look at a hot chocolate mug and identify whether or not it is from Starbucks? Yes; right? Congrats, you just learned what trade dress in layman’s terms means. It is the various elements of a brand that differentiates it from others. WIPO considers trade dress along with symbols, sounds, visual images, etc. to[…]

What Happen if Someone Else is Using My Trademark?

Here is what you can do if someone else is using your trademark: File a Civil lawsuit Prove the trademark infringement Get the infringer to stop using the mark, selling the products under the mark Get monetary relief. Read the article to know the procedure and conditions for infringing someone using a trademarked name without[…]

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Can Trademark Knockout Search Help in Trademark Registration?

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[…]

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Why Should I Hire a Virtual Paralegal?

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[…]

How to Know If a Business Name is Trademarked?

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[…]

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What is Madrid Protocol for International Trademark Registration ?

This article provides a complete guide to Madrid protocol, its members, database, registration process, registration fees, and advantages. Why Trademark is the Strongest Asset for Your Brand? Having a unique trademark will not only differentiate your brand from market competitors but also facilitate effective marketing. A trademark is the soul of branding strategy as it[…]

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Top 4 Free Tools to Check if A Business Name is Taken

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[…]