Trade dress and product configuration applications are complex legal strategies that give businesses a competitive edge in the marketplace. This legal protection can be particularly beneficial for businesses looking to establish their unique brand identity and prevent competitors from copying their product designs. However, navigating the intricacies of trade dress and product configuration applications can…
If you create something valuable to your Tampa business, it is vital to protect it. But should you trademark it or copyright it? What is the difference between a trademark and a copyright? Trademark and copyright both protect intellectual property, but determining which one to use can be confusing. Trademark Defined The United States Patent…
Do you live in Florida and have an original idea, method, or device that is worth protecting? Obtaining St. Petersburg patents for your invention will protect you from others utilizing your original idea. Recent changes within the America Invents Act bring changes to patent filing, especially for those who are small entities. Below are key…
Registering a trademark with the USPTO can be exciting, but it may also be a time of many questions. Before you begin the filing process in Tampa, here are some frequently asked questions to help you get started. What is a Specimen? When you file for a trademark, the USPTO will ask for a specimen.…
When it comes to filing for rights to protect a brand in Tampa Bay, there are many questions that a trademark lawyer can answer for you. Here are a few of the most frequently asked questions. 1. What is a Trademark? A trademark, or service mark, is essentially a brand name. Simply put, it is…
Creating a mobile application requires a lot of hard work and dedication. After toiling over your idea, you want to ensure that no one infringes on your intellectual property by stealing it or using it for their benefit. Therefore, some app inventors may consider obtaining patent protection for their app. Is it worth going through…
If you are wondering how to trademark a logo, you have come to the right place. This guide will demonstrate how you can apply for trademark protection for your company or organization’s logo in the St. Petersburg area. Finalize Your Logo and Check It Against Other Logos The USPTO will not approve a design that…
In 2017, the USPTO received more than 440,000 trademark applications, which is a 13.4% increase over 2016. These applications require a lot of information, including details about the intellectual property owner, the IP itself, how it will be used, and more. There are many important things to know when it comes to trademark applications, and…
As trademark attorneys, we often get asked what the differences are between trademarks, copyrights, and patents. A trademark refers to a symbol, word or words, design, or sound used to distinguish the source of goods or services. Whereas copyrights protect the expression of ideas such as books, songs, and more. A patent protects inventions. At…
The first step when filing a trademark application is determine if you are registering for the right type of protection. Trademarks protect logos and brand names for services and goods. This is in contrast to patents, which protect inventions, and copyrights, which protect works of art like books, plays, songs, and movies. If you are…