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All About Trademark Searches

Erik K Pelton

There are several different types of searches one can conduct before filing a trademark application. Erik reveals some of these key search terms and differences that brand owners should be aware of. The post All About Trademark Searches appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC. There are several different types of searches one can conduct before filing a trademark application.

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How Lulu Lost Her Mark

Dear Rich IP Blog

Dear Rich: A company in Florida filed a trademark on "Louise Brooks" and has used that to remove all Louise Brooks items off of Etsy in order for its company to sell its own Louise Brooks products. My understanding is that all publicity photos taken back in the 1920s and 1930s were never copyrighted, therefore, in the public domain, especially if the photographer is unidentified.

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Common Patent Misconceptions - Myth #4 - Disclosures

Canadian Intellectual Property Blog

This article is part of a series on commonly held misconceptions about patents. Many prospective patentees often have unfounded reservations about patenting their inventions. The aim of this series of short articles is to debunk these common myths around patent protection. Patent Myth #4: Even if I publicly disclose my invention, I can still get a patent application filed by the 12-month mark from the disclosure, without any repercussions.

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