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Aug 25, 2026

USPTO Madrid e-Filing Transition: What the October 2026 Change Means for International Trademark Applications

Businesses seeking trademark protection beyond the United States should be aware of an upcoming proc...

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Aug 11, 2026

When to Send a Trademark Cease & Desist Letter — And How to Make It Stick

Businesses invest significant time and resources into building brand recognition, customer trust, an...

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Jul 21, 2026

The USPTO Said Your Mark Is “Merely Descriptive” — Here’s What That Means and What to Do Next

Receiving a USPTO Office Action can be frustrating, especially when you believed you selected a uniq...

Jun 30, 2026

What Counts as a Trademark Specimen? Real Examples of What the USPTO Will (and Won’t) Accept

When preparing a federal trademark application, many applicants focus on choosing the right trademar...

Jun 16, 2026

Picking the Right Trademark Class: A Plain-English Guide to USPTO Goods & Services Classifications

When many business owners think about trademarks, they focus on selecting a business name, creating ...

A professional woman in a patterned blouse reviews documents in an open binder at a wooden desk, representing the process of researching business name conflicts and trademark implications.

Jun 9, 2026

Your Business Name Is Taken? Tennessee Trademark Conflicts Explained

Starting a new business often begins with choosing a name. For many entrepreneurs in Nashville and t...

Jun 2, 2026

Before You Brand: Why a Trademark Clearance Search Should Come First

Choosing a brand name can be one of the most exciting parts of starting a business. Entrepreneurs of...

What to Expect When Filing an Extension - TMBTQ Law website services guidance

Aug 18, 2025

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

Jun 1, 2025

Protecting Your Law Firm Name & Brand (in anticipation of sale)

I’m thrilled to be a guest on this episode. Join me as I sit down with Victoria Collier, to ex...

May 14, 2025

American Mah Jong Copyright: Can You Copy the NMJL Card?

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May 12, 2025

What the New Copyright Office AI Report Means for Your Business

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Apr 21, 2025

Is Your ‘Inspired’ Work Actually Theft? The Shocking Truth About Copyright Law and Copyright Infringement

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May 12, 2025

What the New Copyright Office AI Report Means for Your Business

Shocking Truth About Copyright Infringement post image featuring TMBTQ Law, highlighting website services and legal guidance on copyright issues.

Apr 21, 2025

Is Your ‘Inspired’ Work Actually Theft? The Shocking Truth About Copyright Law and Copyright Infringement

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Sep 26, 2023

Best Practices for Copyright Protection

1. Watermark Your Work: Consider adding a discreet watermark to your digital works to deter unautho...

Close-up of a wooden judge's desk with a gavel on its sound block, a gold balance scale, and a hand writing with a pen on paper, with law books blurred in the background.

Aug 11, 2026

When to Send a Trademark Cease & Desist Letter — And How to Make It Stick

Businesses invest significant time and resources into building brand recognition, customer trust, an...

Woman in a beige blazer and blue shirt standing against a gray background, holding a gold magnifying glass over a white document she is reading with a focused expression.

Jul 21, 2026

The USPTO Said Your Mark Is “Merely Descriptive” — Here’s What That Means and What to Do Next

Receiving a USPTO Office Action can be frustrating, especially when you believed you selected a uniq...

Jun 30, 2026

What Counts as a Trademark Specimen? Real Examples of What the USPTO Will (and Won’t) Accept

When preparing a federal trademark application, many applicants focus on choosing the right trademar...

Jun 16, 2026

Picking the Right Trademark Class: A Plain-English Guide to USPTO Goods & Services Classifications

When many business owners think about trademarks, they focus on selecting a business name, creating ...

A professional woman in a patterned blouse reviews documents in an open binder at a wooden desk, representing the process of researching business name conflicts and trademark implications.

Jun 9, 2026

Your Business Name Is Taken? Tennessee Trademark Conflicts Explained

Starting a new business often begins with choosing a name. For many entrepreneurs in Nashville and t...

Jun 2, 2026

Before You Brand: Why a Trademark Clearance Search Should Come First

Choosing a brand name can be one of the most exciting parts of starting a business. Entrepreneurs of...

What to Expect When Filing an Extension - TMBTQ Law website services guidance

Aug 18, 2025

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

Jun 1, 2025

Protecting Your Law Firm Name & Brand (in anticipation of sale)

I’m thrilled to be a guest on this episode. Join me as I sit down with Victoria Collier, to ex...

Jul 17, 2022

So you got a Trademark Trial and Appeal Board Opposition Notice? Now what?

Note: The following is an edited version of the transcript from Tamara Pester’s chat with Aide...

May 14, 2025

American Mah Jong Copyright: Can You Copy the NMJL Card?

Aug 25, 2026

USPTO Madrid e-Filing Transition: What the October 2026 Change Means for International Trademark Applications

Businesses seeking trademark protection beyond the United States should be aware of an upcoming proc...

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Oct 6, 2024

Tamara Pester Schklar continues to be listed among Super Lawyers’ Top Trademark Law Practitioners

Upcoming 2025 trademark, featuring TMBTQ Law, highlighting their website services.

Oct 19, 2023

Upcoming Live Trademark Seminar for Lawyers: Trademarks 101 (2024 Edition)

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Aug 10, 2022

Colorado’s new $1 business filing fees

Now is a great time to open a new business and register your trade name in the State of Colorado! Th...

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Jul 17, 2022

How does coronavirus affect contracts and trademarks?

Coronavirus has crippled businesses and left others in a panic for their next paycheck. To the exte...

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Jul 17, 2022

COVID-19 and trademarks

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Jul 17, 2022

Denver Patent and Trademark Office

The Rocky Mountain Regional Office of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (“PTO”) officially opened...