How to Trademark a Company Name
Published Nov 16, 2017Here’s a simple, step-by-step guide on how to trademark your company name at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). If you are looking to trademark your company name, logo or slogan, you’re in the right place. The trademark attorneys at Flat Fee Trademark offer first rate trademark search and registration services for individual entrepreneurs…
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Amazon Brand Registry Issues New Trademark Guidelines
Published Nov 07, 2017As we notified our clients and readers earlier this fall, the recently launched Amazon Brand Registry requires sellers to have a registered trademark in order to qualify for the enhanced trademark protection offered through the Brand Registry. Design and Word Marks Permitted While the Amazon Brand Registry initially allowed only “standard character marks”…
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FlatFee Trademark Attorney Service Proudly Celebrates 10 Years!
Published Sep 28, 2017The Law Office of Minott Gore, P.A. and FlatFeeTrademark.com proudly celebrate ten years providing an online trademark attorney service this summer. A New Kind of Law Firm For Today’s Business On July 4, 2007, we launched our firm with one simple idea. To provide high quality, professional legal services to entrepreneurs, start-ups and small businesses…
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Protect Your Registered Trademark with Amazon Brand Registry
Published Jun 15, 2017Trademark Protection with Amazon Brand Registry The new Amazon Brand Registry requires sellers using the Amazon e-commerce platform to have a federal registered trademark in order to qualify for enhanced trademark protection offered through the program. Previously, online merchants could register with Amazon’s Brand Registry by meeting just a few simple requirements. You had…
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Globally Recognized Trademark Registration
Published May 03, 2017International Trademark Registration Service Here is a common call exchange we receive regarding U.S. and international trademark registration: Client: Hello, I’m looking to register my trademark. I used the free search tool on your website and I see there is a [foreign country] company that already has the name registered here in the U.S….
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Common USPTO Office Actions
Published Mar 31, 2017USPTO Trademark Office Actions What To Expect During The USPTO Application Process The U.S. trademark registration process can be complicated. One of the benefits of working with an experienced trademark attorney is that you will likely avoid most of the pitfalls in the trademarking process. However, it is not unusual to receive an Office Action…
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Top 10 Flat Fee Registered Trademarks 2016
Published Feb 22, 2017We’re excited to announce our fifth annual list of Top 10 FlatFee Registered Trademarks 2016. It’s hard to believe it has been 5 YEARS since we started compiling our Top 10 Registered Marks list. What started as a simple idea to feature our clients has now become the signature start of our monthly newsletter each…
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Happy Holidays From Minott Gore P.A. and FlatFee Trademark
Published Dec 28, 2016Sending warm holiday wishes to our clients and friends. Thank you for another great year of working together to build your businesses and protect your brand names. We are most thankful for our clients, friends and family who make it all possible and worthwhile. As we get wrapped up in the busy-ness of the holiday…
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What The November Election Means For Cannabis Businesses
Published Nov 30, 2016What Increased Legalization Means For Branding and Trademarking Marijuana Businesses The November 2016 election opened the door in 6 more U.S. states for legal marijuana sale and consumption. California, Nevada and Massachusetts legalized recreational marijuana, while Florida, Arkansas and North Dakota voted to legalize medical marijuana. With more states legalizing, and even some countries…
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Your Trademark Search Can Make or Break Registration
Published Oct 18, 2016The name of your company can be critical to the long-term success of your business. Whether your company is a tech giant or a small start-up in your garage, choosing the right name for your business and brand can mean the difference between success and failure. For every FACEBOOK or FIVE GUYS, there are a…
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Steer Clear of Olympics Trademark Infringement This Summer
Published Aug 03, 2016The 2016 Summer Olympic Games are upon us! With the Opening Ceremony set to kick off this Friday, August 5, the Games of the XXXI Olympiad will be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. These Games mark the first time the Olympics will be hosted in South America, and the first time in a Portuguese-speaking…
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Secret Pitfalls That Can Sidetrack Your Trademark Application
Published Jun 22, 2016Unbeknownst to most applicants, the U.S. trademark registration process can be complicated and full of potential landmines and sometimes lead to Office Action Refusals. One of the upsides to working with an experienced trademark attorney is that you’ll have a trusted adviser to point out these pitfalls and hopefully help you to avoid them. However,…
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