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9 reasons why a business should apply to register its trademarks

Erik K Pelton

Trademark registration with the United States Patent and Trademark. as low as $225, and the resulting trademark registration provides a. myriad of benefits to its owner: Using the registration symbol (®) looks nice, and the official. registration certificate looks great framed on an office wall to.

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Concept Of Trademark Bullying: Forceful Enforcement Of Trademark Rights In The Name Of Protection

IP and Legal Filings

A well- known trademark helps the consumers in spotting the difference between similar products by educating them about the product which results in informed choices. The trademark owners enjoy monopoly and exclusive proprietary rights of their trademarks through the law of trademark protection.

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Four Thoughts Before Bringing a Trademark Infringement Lawsuit

Traverse Legal Blog

Once you have determined that your trademark is likely being infringed, there are a few different enforcement options you can pursue. A cease and desist letter is typically the most cost-effective option, but in some cases a particularly egregious or blatant instance of trademark infringement can call for initiating a lawsuit.

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Trademark Enforcement: How to Stop Infringement of Your Brand

Patent Trademark Blog

How can you realistically enforce your trademarks? Trademark enforcement is not only for millionaires and big companies. Startups and small businesses can use cost-effective ways to stop or discourage trademark infringement. By employing smart tactics, you can increase trademark protection while spending less.

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Africa IP highlights 2023: Trade marks

The IPKat

February: In Nigeria, the Business Facilitation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill, 2022 , was signed into law. Stephen Mouka issued a Cease and Desist Notice to the public after an X user created and shared a limited merchandise bearing the slogan. Today, it’s about the trade marks. Katpost on the decision here.

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How to Enforce Intellectual Property Without A Lot of Money

Patent Trademark Blog

Let me share some good news for startups and small businesses that might change your mind about patenting. How to enforce trademarks inexpensively. Let’s start with trademarks. At the outset, register your trademarks for your more important products and services. Not all marks, however, qualify.

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Let the Chips Fall Where They May: Hershey Sues Californian Cookie Maker

IPilogue

The design of Hershey’s cone-shaped small chocolate “Kisses” has been a registered trademark with the United States Patent and Trademarks Office (USPTO) since 1996. In response, on August 28, Hershey sent a cease-and-desist order on its Kisses trademark, which led to the September 28 lawsuit.