Trademarks

Take a few simple steps to safeguard your brand. See how trademarks can protect your logos, slogans, company name, and more.

How to Protect Your Trademark: 6 Methods
Filing for a trademark application is one step towards choosing, protecting, and enforcing a trademark. Here's what else you need to know.
August 29, 2024 · 7 min read
What Is a Trade Secret? Definition and Examples
A trade secret is easy to establish and, with the right protections in place, can give you federal protection of your company’s intellectual property.
August 22, 2024 · 7 min read
The Complete Guide to USPTO Trademark Classes and Their Uses
Goods and services are organized by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) according to specific classes. Review the complete list here.
August 14, 2024 · 12 min read
Why It's a Good Idea to Register Your Trademark
When starting a business, there's one early step many owners frequently overlook. The simple act of registering your trademark can protect you in a lawsuit, give constructive notice of your ownership and perhaps, most importantly, create a brand to which your customers respond.
July 31, 2024 · 3 min read
Registering a Trademark
Getting trademark protection for your business name, logo or slogans is an important way to protect your work. Find out how to get started with this easy-to-follow explanation of how the registration process works, how much it costs, how long it takes and more.
July 31, 2024 · 3 min read
Should I Trademark My Business Name?
Your company's name is one of your most important business assets and should be protected. Learn when you should trademark your business name, how a trademark is different from a copyright, and what makes a good trademark.
July 31, 2024 · 16 min read
How to Protect Against Trademark Infringement
A trademark is a particular kind of intellectual property that you need to monitor and use the mark correctly. To get and maintain trademark protection, learn more about trademark registration, trademark infringement, and trademark monitoring.
July 31, 2024 · 4 min read
How Do I Trademark a Clothing Brand?
Protect your fashion designs and your brand by applying for available copyrights, design patents, and trademarks.
July 31, 2024 · 4 min read
How to Do a Trademark Search
Before you decide to trademark the name of your business or settle on a logo, make sure no one else is using them.
July 31, 2024 · 3 min read
The Basics of Trademark Enforcement
We all have heard the saying, 'use it or lose it,' and that is precisely what will happen if you don't use and monitor your trademark. But what can you do when you discover trademark infringement? Find out more.
July 31, 2024 · 3 min read