Greenville Trademark Attorneys & Lawyers

What is a Trademarked Brand?

A trademark protects certain kinds of intellectual property. It can apply to any unique symbol, name, device, or word that identifies a company or product. Trademark protection allows the company to protect its intellectual property from unauthorized use. Companies usually trademark their logo and name.

The first person or company to use a unique mark gets the trademark. This protection is limited to a small geographic area. For wider protection, the trademark has to be registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO.)

Trademarks also help companies build brand loyalty. By distinguishing one company from another, customers can choose who to buy goo

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How to Open a Bar in California

Opening a bar in California can be a costly, time-consuming endeavor. Just like opening a new restaurant, you will need a thorough business plan, approval of several government agencies, and many permits and licenses. This guide outlines the steps necessary to open a bar in California.

A Guide to Opening a Bar in California

Opening a bar in California can be a costly, time-consuming endeavor. But with the opportunity for high-profit margins on alcohol and food, along with cover charges, bars can be successful businesses. Just like opening a new restaurant, you will need a thorough business plan, approval of several government agencies, and many permits and licenses. This guide outlines the steps necessary to open a bar in California.

1. Create a Business Plan

Opening a bar is essentially

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What Is Product Licensing?

Product licensing is a streamlined way to turn an idea into a product that's ready for sale. Here's how to license a product:

• Come up with a great idea.
• Protect your intellectual property through the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
• License a company to manufacture and distribute your product.
• Collect royalties.

Product Licensing: What Is It?

Product licensing is one of the easiest ways for inventors to bring their ideas to life. Inventors simply rent, or license, their ideas to a company, which manufactures and distributes the product quickly and easily. This process tends to be faster, more affordable, and more lucrative than other options, such as starting a new company to sell an invention.

You can increase the chances of making product licensing part of

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What Does it Cost to Trademark a Logo?

The cost to trademark a logo with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is $225–$600 as of January 2017, plus legal fees. You can register a trademark with your state for $50-$150, but federal registration offers a great deal more legal protection.

The USPTO offers four different forms, each with different pricing. If you file online using the Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS), you can choose from three options. File a regular TEAS for $400 or a TEAS RF for $275. You can file a TEAS Plus for $225 if you meet certain terms, such as fitting neatly into one of the standard business groups. Which form you can use will depend on your business and your logo. You can also opt to file a paper form for a flat rate of $600. These fees are valid a

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What Is the Supplemental Register?

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's (USPTO) Supplemental Register is a list of trademarks and service marks that do not qualify for the Principal Register. Names and symbols that are being used in business but aren't specific and unique enough to end up on the Principal Register qualify for the Supplemental Register.

There are several differences between the Supplemental Register and the Principal Register. The Principal Register has mostly unique trademarks. If you have a trademark on the Principal Register, then you own that trademark in all 50 states.

So, in a lawsuit, the person disputing your principal registration would have a harder time proving you're not the owne

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