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USPTO New Trademark Application fee increases in 2021
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office announced fee increases that will affect trademarks effective January 2, 2021. Some of the main...
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Keeping your secret secret
My previous tip discussed the general definition/qualifications for information to be considered a “trade secret.” The next logical step...
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Correcting Mistakes and Moving Forward
Resilience represents a powerful tool for overcoming difficult situations. When we encounter personal or professional catastrophe, two...
Tamara Pester
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Got a Trademark? Now What?
During my first job after law school, the Trademark practice group of the very large firm I worked at brainstormed one day on how to add...
Tamara Pester
Jul 17, 20221 min read


Breaking Up is Hard to Do
You have invested so much of yourself into it, you are reluctant to see it go. But despite all the time, effort thought and emotion, it...
Tamara Pester
Jul 17, 20221 min read


Do Trademark Lawyers Matter?
A Meeting of Minds Imagine a room where the air buzzes with anticipation, filled with professionals eager to glean wisdom from the top...
Tamara Pester
Jul 17, 20223 min read
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