Trademarks and copyrights can often be confused with one another, but they are actually quite different. A trademark is a symbol, name, or other device used to identify the source of a good or service. A copyright, on the other hand, protects original works of authorship, such as books, articles, music, and films. Trademarks A…
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The Trademark Timeline
The trademark timeline for most applications is around 13 months. It takes over a year because the USPTO receives over 600,000 applications each year, and every trademark application is reviewed by an examining attorney. Although the trademark timeline is made up of several steps and phases, it isn’t as bad as it looks. In fact,…
Our Trademark Registration Services for DC-Based Businesses and Brands
At the Law Office of Michael E. Kondoudis, we work with businesses and organizations of all shapes and sizes to protect their brands. Since our founding in 2007, we have registered over 2500+ trademarks and patents for clients across the United States, including the Washington, DC area. We offer flat rates and fixed fees for trademark…
Choosing Between Trademark Symbols for Your Mark
Choosing the correct trademark symbol for your mark depends on what you are selling under your mark and whether you have registered it. This is an easy-to-read step-by-step guide that explains how to pick the right trademark symbol.
Trademarks and YouTube: How to Use Trademarks to Protect a YouTube Channel Brand
Branding is as important as content on Youtube. That makes protecting your branding essential. Knowing how to protect the name of a YouTube Channel is the first step toward protection. Here are some insightful resources: This is a useful post about how to trademark your YouTube Channel This is a helpful post offering 7 great…