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The standard used by the United States Patent and Trademark office in evaluating registration is likelihood of confusion. If you are filing for a Federal Trademark and the same mark is already registered, simply changing the spelling will not automatically differentiate your business from another company. When there is an alternative spelling or intentionally-changed version of an English word, the …
Business owners must consider compliance at the federal, state, county, and local government levels. A blind spot in the law, if missed, can be financially devastating. Click here to schedule a free initial consultation for review your business. 1. Ohio Sales Tax Every company sells goods, services or a combination of both. Some of these sales are subject to sales …
An office action is issued by an examining attorney rejecting an application, as submitted, to register a Trademark. The response typically requires legal arguments and changes on the initial application. It is best to use qualified counsel when responding to an office action to ensure your company’s rights are protected. Click here to schedule a free initial consultation for review …
An Ohio trademark usually guarantees that protection in Ohio only. With only the geographic specific protection for Ohio, a business owner may be limited for future growth into other states. A registered federal trademark protects the identifying name, words and symbols nationwide. A federal trademark is preferable for an Ohio business owner. A federal trademark provides nationwide protection. We offer …
A trademark is a distinctive sign or indicator, used by an individual, business, organization or other legal entity, to identify source of goods or services. A trademark is also used to distinguish its products or services from those of other entities. A trademark is typically a name, word, phrase, logo, symbol, design, image or a combination of these elements. There …
Google offers a free service called Google Alerts. This service allows you to monitor the use of your name or your company’s name online. You can have instant results each time the word or phrase is used and indexed by Google. This information will allow you to act quickly if there is infringement or if there is an unauthorized use …
No. Registering your LLC or Corporation does not give you federal trademark protection. Only a registered trademark can provide national protection against infringement. The State of Ohio does not verify if your mark will infringe on other trademarks. Instead, the search is limited to registered business names in the state. Thus, you could register a business in the State of …
A confidentiality agreement can protect any type of information that is not generally known. Types of information that is not generally known include intellectual property, such as trade secrets, copyrights, trademarks and patents. A trade secret is a formula, practice, process, design, instrument, pattern, or compilation of information by which a business can obtain an economic advantage over competitors or …
Confidentiality Agreement (also known as Non-Disclosure Agreement or NDA) For a new business, it is important to protect your confidential information; which includes an invention, idea, trade secret, trademark, copyright, or patent. As with most startup businesses, to get the company off the ground you need to use designers or independent contractors. In some circumstances you will need to provide …
