Trademark

If you’ve already invested money into putting your business’s name on a sign, t-shirts, or other materials, one of the worst things you can find is another business using a similar name. If that other business has been using the…

Planning Ahead Saves Time & Money You’re moving into your new house or apartment, and you’ve just bought a new dresser from IKEA that you must assemble. You take the box home, and you pull out the parts. You start…

If you’re just starting a business, one of the most important things you can do is decide on a name (trademark) that offers as much protection as possible. A trademark is a “word, name, symbol, device, or other designation that…

A Cautionary Tale of Burger King In 1957, Gene Hoots opened the doors to his restaurant called Burger King in Mattoon, Illinois. He served burgers and ice-cream to the town’s residents and had a profitable business. However, this is not…

What are Trademarks? Trademarks are marks, words, phrases, symbols, or designs that are used to indicate the source or origin of any goods from those of others. Service marks are marks, words, phrases, symbols, or designs that are used to…