Trademark
Geographical Indicators Pt. 2
Geographical Indicators (GI) What is a GI? A GI functions as a trademark with the same rights and protections that are granted to trademark owners. However, there are some major differences between a trademark and a GI. A trademark indicates the source of a product or service, for example, the consumer can trust that if [...]
Protecting Your Business Online Presence June 15th
Class: Protecting your online presence Class Description: Protecting your online presence. The internet and social media provide unique and cost effective ways of building your brand. As fast as it takes to ‘buzz’ your brand, it can be even faster to ruin your brand. This seminar will teach you tools that you can implement today [...]
Trademarks: Geographical Indications and Registering a Mark Containing a Place Name Pt 1
There is a natural tendency to name your business after the place in which your company resides or make some reference to it. For example, Manhattan Dance Studio for a place that offers dance lessons in midtown Manhattan. Providing that there are no other dance studios incorporated under that name, you will be able to [...]
