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Can You Trademark A Hashtag?

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Therefore, the prime role of such hashtags needs to be assessed in line with the Trademark Law to deduce whether they qualify for trademark protection. The trend of incentivizing hashtags as trademarks began way back in 2010, and since then, the filing of such Trademark Applications has spiked globally.

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Navigating Brand Protection and Trademarks for Social Media Influencers

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Navigating Brand Protection and Trademarks for Social Media Influencers. In this article, we share best practices for social media influencers to protect their brand, reputation, and business through trademark registration and prudent use. Jump to: Trademark 101: How can a trademark protect a brand. Trademark Benefits.

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Use It or Lose It: How to Acquire and Protect your Trademarks

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Madelaine Lynch is a 3L JD Candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School, enrolled in Professor David Vaver’s 2021-2022 Intellectual Property Law & Technology Intensive Program. Trademarks are an excellent way to protect your brand. For example, the word LEGO and the LEGO logo function as trademarks because they identify the brand.

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