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Trademark Infringement

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Who Sues For Trademark Infringement?

by Clifford D. Hyra on February 10, 2010

When deciding whether to adopt a new trademark (brand or business name, logo, etc.), a primary consideration is what other businesses are using similar marks. You do not want to adopt a mark that will result in a costly legal confrontation.
However, some businesses are much more likely to cause you problems than others. Evaluating the [...]

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What if My New Trademark or Business Name is Already in Use?

by Clifford D. Hyra on January 27, 2010

So you have come up with a name for your new business or new product, and you love it. It is the perfect brand and trademark to propel your business to widespread success. But wisely, you have a trademark search conducted, and you find that you are not the first person to come up with [...]

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Is my trademark being infringed? Am I infringing someone else’s trademark?

by Clifford D. Hyra on February 13, 2009

What is trademark infringement?  Without knowing that, you cannot evaluate whether you may be infringing on someone else’s mark or whether someone may be infringing on yours.  Once you have a registered trademark, the question of what constitutes trademark infringement becomes of greater concern.
You have put some time and money into coming up with your [...]

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