April 19, 2024
Knowledge Trademark

Trademark Myths: Separating Fact From Fiction

There you go, sitting at your computer, dreaming up the next big thing. A new product, a catchy slogan, a clever logo – so many ideas swirling around in your head! But before you dive in, let’s chat trademarks. You’ve probably heard some common trademark myths, but how much do you really know? Don’t worry, […]

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Brand Knowledge Trademark

Trademark Infringement on Social Media: What You Need to Know

You’re scrolling through your feed and come across that hilarious meme making fun of a popular brand. Before hitting share, pump the brakes! That meme could put you at risk for a nasty lawsuit. Trademark infringement is rampant on social media, and you could be the next target. Think twice before poking fun at big […]

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Brand Entrepreneurship Knowledge Trademark

Trademark Dilution: Understanding and Preventing Brand Erosion

You’ve built a successful business and brand. You’ve invested time, money, and energy into making your logo and trademarks immediately recognizable to customers. But even when a brand is well-established, there are risks. Trademark dilution is one of them. It happens when your trademark’s strength and uniqueness get chipped away by improper use. This article […]

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Brand Knowledge Trademark

Subway Claims “Click & Eat”!

You know how fired up you get when you have to choose between Subway or another sandwich shop for lunch? Well, hold onto your seats folks because Subway just won a major legal battle to protect its iconic ‘Click Eat’ trademark from a competitor trying to ride their subway rails. This victory shows why savvy […]

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Brand Knowledge Trademark

Barbie: Breaking Barriers

Grab your pink convertible and buckle up, it’s time for an adventure with the one and only… Barbie! For over 60 years, Barbie has been inspiring little girls around the world to dream big and break barriers. As the original “girl power” icon, Barbie has shown generations of children that they can be anything they […]

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Knowledge Trademark

Christmas Cheer: The Origins of Holiday Icons

Have you ever wondered where some of your favorite Christmas traditions and symbols came from? You probably grew up loving candy canes, dreaming of a white Christmas, and hoping to catch a glimpse of Santa Claus and his reindeer on Christmas Eve. But how did these iconic parts of Christmas become so popular? Get ready […]

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Brand Entrepreneurship Knowledge Trademark

Blog Trademarks: A Guide

You’ve put your heart and soul into creating an amazing blog. All that time, energy, and dedication has blossomed into something truly special – a platform to share your message with the world. Now it’s time to take your platform to the next level and protect your brand by officially trademarking it. Trademarking your blog […]

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Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift: A Match Made in Trademark Heaven

You go, Travis Kelce! The star Kansas City Chiefs tight end is on a roll and there’s no stopping him. Fresh off another Pro Bowl season and Super Bowl win, Kelce is taking his off-field pursuits to the next level. Kelce just filed five — yes, five! — new trademark applications. Looks like his high-profile […]

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Brand Entrepreneurship

MrBeast: An Entrepreneurial Brilliance

You’ve heard of MrBeast, right? The YouTube sensation and entrepreneur extraordinaire who’s built an online video empire with over 50 million subscribers. At only 22, Jimmy Donaldson, aka Mr. Beast, has accomplished more in business than most twice his age. His secret? A relentless work ethic, knack for viral marketing, and always putting his viewers […]

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Brand Entrepreneurship Knowledge Small Biz TMF Exclusive Trademark

Hashtag Trademarks? Hashtag Trademarks!

Get ready to hashtag your way to business success! Have you created an ingenious social media campaign that took off like wildfire? Do you have a clever company or product hashtag that has gained major traction with your target audience? If so, it may be time to consider protecting your hashtag intellectual property through official […]

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