What You Need to Know About Trademarks

Many businesses have a logo or symbol the represents their company’s identity. It is important to protect your identity. Once you trademark your company’s identity, you own it and no one else can legally use it.

Do You Need a Registered Trademark?

It's less of a need than a want. Registering a trademark is NOT mandatory. However, are you a business owner, or do you work with a business that does not currently have a trademark registered or pending with the USPTO? If this last statement in any way describes you, then YES, you may benefit from having a trademark.

Free Trademark Searches

Before filing for trademark, it is a good idea to search for information such as Trademark Acceptable Identification of Goods and Services, Trademark Manual of Examining Procedure, Design Code for the logos and images. With these guidelines, you can make certain the trademark you are developing is unique. It can also help you avoid any trouble or violations not only on the possible similarities on existing trademark, but on violation of standards that have been set.

Online Trademark Searches

Trademark is a very important part of your company. It differentiates your company from the rest that are in the same category or with those that have identical or almost the same name as your company. It also differentiates you from companies that bear a logo or company seal that represents your establishment. Nowadays, jingles are also used to uniquely distinguish a company.

Do Free Trademark Search to Avoid Problems with Your Application

If you are looking to register a trademark, you may be wondering if there is a free way to make sure someone else doesn't already have it. Well, that is both a yes and a no. There is no shortage of sites that can do a quick search without a charge...

Using A Mark You Cannot Trademark-Be Careful

When coming up with a logo or mark, there are plenty of options. Sometimes, people make a choice that cannot be trademarked and this leads to problems.

Can You Trademark Your Business Name?

A trademark is a distinctive image, word or other thing that associates with a product or service. So, can you trademark your business name?

American Blinds Quality Products In Court Cases

American Blinds is suing Google over the use of their trademark in keyword ads on competitor websites. With the use of Internet comes a variety of legal dealings that did not exist before so it may take a while for American Blinds to win their suit. It should also be noted that American Blinds is also guilty of such action.

Sarbanes Oxley 404 Compliance - How Nov. 15, 2004 Deadline Affects You

Public companies have 90 days from the end of their fiscal year to comply with Sarbanes Oxley Section 404. For those with market capitalization of $75 million or more, this clock starts on Nov. 15, 2004; while all others with less than $75 million market capitalization begin July 15, 2005.

Do You Need a License for Legitimate Work at Home Businesses? Regulated Industries

I once knew a guy whose great idea for 'legitimate work at home businesses’ was to run poker tournaments from his house. Needless to say, that didn’t last long once the police heard about it. If you think you’ve got an idea for work at home opportunities, legitimate or not, that’s going to make you big money, there might be a reason why everyone else isn’t doing it – and that reason could be related to the law. Many types of businesses are strictly regulated and controlled by governments.

AS/NZ 3760: 2003 In-Service Safety Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment

The AS/NZ 3760: 2003 is document written by Standards Australia that specifies the procedures and criteria for the in-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment which is designed for connection by a flexible cord. It also applies to cord extension sets, portable outlet devices, portable residual current devices. Appendices include detailed test methods

Over Regulation and Over Lawyering Killing American Commerce

Well I have retired at 40-years old and it is not because I am lazy, stupid or want to kick back. It is because I just got tired of beating my head against the wall filling our forms, dealing with all the over regulation in industry and then having to watch lawyers over charge and take all the cream off the top.

Know the Consumer Protection Regulations

No matter how big or small your business is, you need to be aware of certain consumer protection laws when you deal with the general public. The Federal Trade Commission regulates all sales of merchandise or services to consumers.

FDA Needs Rules and Regulations Overhaul

The FDA needs to reduce its rules and regulations to help the market place participate in capitalism and help the consumer and the American people so they can enjoy lower prices, better quality products and safer foods.