Ever since I became a Trademark Attorney, I’ve noticed when my favorite brands or businesses are or are not trademarked. Such is the case with Let’s Make Art. Let’s Make Art is a small company located in Missouri. They sell art kits for watercolor and other mediums and have guided […]
There are four different types of trademarks- and some are better than others when it comes to acquiring a registration. What are the four types? They are: Generic, Descriptive, Suggestive, and Arbitrary or Fanciful. Don’t worry, I’ll explain more below. Generic Trademarks Generic Trademarks are marks that use everyday […]
Many people google trademarks daily. They want to protect their Intellectual Property, as they should. However, one of the first results that pops up is for LegalZoom and their trademark services. Many people then end up using LegalZoom for their trademark needs, only to end up getting an Office […]
You’ve probably seen the symbols TM or ®. If not, go look at pretty much anything you own. You’ll find those symbols, I guarantee it. Some Trademark Basics: Trademarks are all about source recognition and distinguishing one brand from another. Trademarks allow consumers to know that what they are buying […]
More and more, people prefer to DIY. Whether it’s wedding decorations or legal work, DIY is undeniably popular. Which is great! I’m totally in favor of DIY’ing. After all, hiring an attorney can be expensive. Do you know what’s even more expensive though? Hiring an attorney to fix […]