Issues to Be Aware of When Seeking Trademark Protection -
Trademarks are valuable tools for businesses since they allow a trademark holder to identify and distinguish its goods from those manufactured or sold by others....more
12/9/2015
/ Advertising Substantiation ,
Corporate Social Responsibility ,
Costco ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Green Guides ,
Likelihood of Confusion ,
Made in the USA ,
Tiffany and Company ,
Trademark Infringement ,
Trademark Registration ,
Trademarks ,
Truth in Advertising
Trademarks are valuable tools for businesses since they allow a trademark holder to identify and distinguish its goods from those manufactured or sold by others. However, there are many issues to be aware of when seeking...more
12/4/2015
/ Apple ,
Cease and Desist ,
Facebook ,
Kodak ,
Likelihood of Confusion ,
Popular ,
Trademark Infringement ,
Trademark Registration ,
Trademarks ,
USPTO ,
Xerox
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