Most people probably see a trademark used in combination with the TM symbol or the ® symbol almost every day.  But unless you have a business where you are consciously using trademarks, you may not know exactly what they mean.  And even if you are using trademarks, you may not know exactly how these symbols should be … Read more

In today’s business world, it is crucial to have a quality website that generates a good amount of web traffic.  There is a huge industry built around search engine optimization, web design, and the sale of domain names.  Domain names can easily go for hundreds or thousands of dollars, and having a strong one can help a … Read more

Most people have never consulted with an intellectual property attorney, but still understand the most basic principle of “IP”: that creations or inventions are owned like you might own a house or a baseball card collection.  The terms “copyright,” “patent,” and “trademark” protect different kinds of intellectual property.  Each week I see examples of writers for respectable publications using these … Read more

The most common question about trademarks is probably also the most basic: what are they?  The “impress your friends” answer to that question is that trademarks are typically a word (or words), phrase, logo, or symbol used in connection with the advertisement or sale of goods or services, and acts as an indicator of the source of those goods … Read more