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[…]
Trademarks protect words, logos, or symbols that distinguish a brand’s goods or services from others. However, not all elements of a trademark are granted exclusive rights, this is where trademark disclaimers come in. Disclaimers clarify which parts of a mark aren’t protected, helping to avoid legal issues and registration refusals. For brand owners and applicants,[…]
The article is a complete guide to the trademarks in the USA that is essential for every business owner. This comprehensive guide will cover everything you need to know about trademark registration, trademark, filing, how to file your trademark, and trademark search. You can own a brand name as well as other trademark rights, including[…]
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[…]
As businesses and startups grow, the need for trademarks is also growing considerably. The companies are recognizing the exceptional abilities of trademarks in boosting their business performance. More and more startups and businesses are applying at USPTO for registering trademark in US. What is a Trademark? A trademark can be a word, symbol, phrase, or[…]
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