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Tamara Pester

3 essential steps to retain Trademark protection

There are many misconceptions surrounding trademarks, and one of the most prevalent is the belief that obtaining a trademark registration...

Tamara Pester

"Why Trademarks are Lovable: A Guide to Understanding the Benefits of Trademark Protection"

Trademarks are an essential aspect of branding and business identity. They provide legal protection to a company's name, logo, slogan,...

Tamara Pester

What and When Should I Trademark?

Here's an excerpt from a recent meet & greet where the prospective client had some questions about trademark basics. He wanted to know...

Tamara Pester

What to expect when an Extension of Time to Oppose is filed against you

I recently had a consultation with an individual who applied last year for a trademark quite similar to that of a large athletic clothing...

Tamara Pester

No more Trademark Registration Certificates 😔

The USPTO is now sending emails rather than paper registration certificates upon completion of the trademark registration process.

Tamara Pester

Using the Trademark Modernization Act to expunge registrations

It's almost here! The Trademark Modernization Act (TMA), passed in 2020, will become effective on December 18, 2021. The U.S. Patent...

Tamara Pester

Three ways to overcome a Section 2(d) likelihood of confusion Office Action

So, you filed your trademark application with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Maybe you did it on your own, and didn't do any...

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