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What do you get when you cross unlimited slogans with misguided creatives and give everybody loopholes? An endless parade of faulty trademark registrations.
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Last updated on June 10th, 2020 What’s behind the rise in trademark applications? Some blame China, but I think there’s more to it. And why and how are so many questionable trademarks registered? At the heart of it, trademarks should protect consumers from counterfeit products; instead, trademark trolling and questionable trademarks limit competition and innovation. … Read more
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Last updated on July 12th, 2020 A revamped version of a post from 2018. IP Infringement Claim Response Have you received an email from the owner of a registered trademark telling you to remove your design? (Note: If the IP notice comes from the applicant for a new trademark, it’s probably best to respond with … Read more
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Here’s a form for collecting email addresses you can download for free. Use it at local craft fairs, and start building your customer base.
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Last updated on June 9th, 2020 Here’s an example of why you should treat your online business like a real business from Day 1. Without proper documentation, you won’t have a leg to stand on when the time comes to register a trademark for your brand. USPTO apparently audits registrations. The screenshot is hard to … Read more
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Last updated on June 10th, 2020 Here’s a great resource for designers: Pantone’s color trends for 2019.
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Christy Wright offers some great advice for makers (especially Etsy sellers) @38:00 minutes in this episode from her Business Boutique podcast.
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Here’s a brilliant post by designer Emily McDowell on copyright and fair use: Using Famous Quotes On Products: When Is It OK?
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GIRLBOSS’s attorney raises some interesting points to overcome USPTO’s initial “failure to function” refusal. I’m curious how USPTO will rule on this.
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USPTO expects you to let them know if a registration will negatively impact your business. That’s why the Letter of Protest system is free.