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Top Trademark Trends of 2021 (Meta TMA edition)

Erik K Pelton

An expungement proceeding allows for cancellation, in whole or in part, of a trademark registration between three and ten years old if the mark has never been used in commerce with some or all of the registered goods and/or services. All Rights Reserved. © 2021 Erik M. Pelton & Associates, PLLC. 2019: [link].

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How to protect your photos from unauthorized use online

CopyrightsWorld

Even though it is not mandatory, copyright registration provides valuable legal protection. It makes it easier for other people to find your protected material, and also helps you assert your legal rights by providing date stamped evidence of the exact or approximate creation date. Use a copyright notice.