You finally file your trademark application, hit “submit,” and breathe a sigh of relief. Your brand is officially on its way to being protected. Then, maybe that night—or a week later—you look back over the filing and notice it: A mistake. Maybe you chose the wrong owner, your goods and services description does not really […]
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Today I wanted to review 5 of the biggest trademark myths I hear from potential clients all the time. If you’re an entrepreneur, coach, creator, or small business owner, one of the first things you’ll do when starting a business is come up with a name you love. And while choosing a business name feels
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When I first started my law firm back in 2005, things were very different. There weren’t YouTube tutorials, step-by-step startup checklists, or online business formation tools. And there definitely was no such thing as an “AI tool for entrepreneurs.” There was just me… a licensed attorney no less… staring at government websites, trying to figure
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Securing a trademark will take you a minimum of one year, but I typically tell my clients it will take between 12 to 18 months… and that is if things go smoothly. Factors such as application volume and the USPTO’s response times play a critical role in answering the question, “how long does it take
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In this episode of The Legal Jim, we interview Alexandra Watkins about what makes a great name for your business, as well as how to avoid a bad name. We talk about her signature SMILE and SCRATCH methods for picking amazing and memorable brand names. Don’t miss this episode! Learn More about Alexandra Watkins Alexandra
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In my law firm I have developed a special process to help online entrepreneurs register and protect their trademarks as quickly and easily as possible. I call it the 4R Framework. In today’s episode I break down the four main areas of this framework to help you understand everything you need to know to get
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So you’ve picked an amazing name for your business, and you want to make sure it is protected by filing a trademark application. But hold your horses – before you run out and spend a lot of money filing an application with the USPTO, you must make sure nobody else is using your chosen trademark.
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If you are wondering how to get a trademark, it all starts with your name. In today’s podcast episode, we will be talking about how to pick the best trademark name to maximize the likelihood that you will ultimately get the trademark. In addition, we will be reviewing the differences between a “worried entrepreneur” and
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Paying yourself is likely one of the most confusing aspects of starting a business. Not only do you have to decide how much to pay yourself, but you also have to plan for taxes, make sure you have enough cash left over to operate your business, and determine an appropriate cadence for taking a salary
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Many people who set up their LLC on their own don’t realize just how much goes into this process. There are so many opportunities for mistakes and things to overlook. In today’s episode of The Legal Jim we will be discussing all the things you must do AFTER you file you LLC to make sure
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