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How to Spot and Avoid Trademark Scams
In the latest trademark scam, at least half a dozen of my clients have gotten odd and rather threatening emails that come into...
Tamara Pester
Apr 25, 20243 min read
How you can sell your intellectual property: An overview for business leaders
A common question that clients and prospective clients ask me is: “How can I sell my intellectual property?” Intellectual property (IP)...
Tamara Pester
Mar 13, 20242 min read
What does the “R” inside a circle symbol mean?
The R inside a circle means that a trademark has achieved registration status.
Tamara Pester
Dec 25, 20232 min read
Trademark Portfolios: Building and Managing Your Company’s Most Valuable Assets
Strong and recognizable brands carry immense value. If you’re a mid-market retail manufacturer, your brand is often the company’s most...
Tamara Pester
Nov 27, 20233 min read
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
May 4, 20231 min read
Trademark Portfolio Management: A Comprehensive Guide
If you own a business or are an entrepreneur, it is likely that you have intellectual property (IP) that you need to protect. One of the...
Tamara Pester
Feb 20, 20232 min read
"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
Feb 14, 20232 min read
What to trademark - 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
Aug 24, 20223 min read
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
Jul 17, 20222 min read
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
Jul 17, 20222 min read
Legal Issues for Content Creators and Brands
Part 1: How to Protect Your Work as a Content Creator Note: The following content was presented together with Sara McCarty of Run Wild My...
Tamara Pester
Jul 17, 20227 min read
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