Overview of the Federal Trademark Registration Process A U.S. federal trademark registration is a valuable commodity. It’s how consumers in the marketplace identify your goods and services apart from those of your competitors. It’s also invaluable in stopping your competitors from adopting trademarks that are confusingly similar to yours. by The Trademark Company updated 01/28/2026 | […]
Why You Should Register Your Copyrights Copyright registration is a legal process that provides protection to the creators of original works. It is a crucial step for anyone who wants to protect their intellectual property. by The Trademark Company updated 01/24/2026 | 1 Min Read Twitter Facebook Registering your copyrights provides you with legal rights […]
How to Protect Your Trademark Internationally We are often asked whether a U.S. trademark registration protects your trademark around the world. Unfortunately, the answer is that it does not. However, today it is easy to protect your trademark globally. Let’s take a look at the options how. by The Trademark Company updated 01/21/2026 | 5 […]
5 Essential Steps to Get a Patent Patents are a crucial aspect of protecting intellectual property. They provide inventors with exclusive rights to their inventions, preventing others from using, selling, or manufacturing them without permission. However, obtaining a patent can be a complex and time-consuming process. In this essay, we will discuss the five steps to get […]
A Quick IP Overview We are often asked do I need a trademark for my slogan? Can I patent my idea? How do I keep others from copying materials that I have written? Well, here’s a primer for what all small business owners should know to protect their valuable intellectual property assets. by The Trademark […]
How to Select a Great Trademark We are often asked for suggestions on how to select a great trademark by our startup customers. The response is always the same, “It depends on what you want out of your trademark.” by The Trademark Company updated 01/07/2026 | 4 Min Read Twitter Facebook There are generally two schools […]
LLC FAQs What is an LLC? A limited liability company or LLC, is a separate and distinct legal entity you create to own and run a business. This means that an LLC can get a tax identification number, open a bank account and do business, all under its own name. How Do I Start an […]
A Copyright is a form of protection for original works of authorship fixed in a tangible medium of expression. Copyright covers both published and unpublished works. In short, copyrights protect original works of artistic expression such as movies, books, songs, lyrics, photographs, graphic designs and other similar works.
A trademark includes any word, name, symbol, or device used in commerce to identify the goods of one manufacturer or seller from goods manufactured or sold by others, and to indicate the source of the goods. In short, a trademark is a brand name such as Coca-Cola® for beverages, the Nike swoosh for shoes, and FedEx® for package delivery services.
Navigating Change: Speculating the Impact of USPTO Layoffs on Trademark Filings by Andreaha Baker | February 17, 2025 As VP of Business Relations at The Trademark Company, it’s my priority to stay informed to developments that might affect our clients and the intellectual property landscape. Recent news of layoffs and budget cuts at the United States Patent […]
