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OK, Boomer. What Entrepreneurs Need to Know About the Trademarkability of Common Phrases

by Dan Smith | Nov 29, 2019 | Trademarks

OK, Boomer has entered the lexicon of common phrases. And, several companies, including at least one big one, have filed trademark applications, to take advantage of the popularity of the phrase, “OK, Boomer.” But are common phrases trademarkable? Watch...

To have a valid trademark assignment, you must also assign the underlying goodwill of the business

by Dan Smith | Oct 3, 2019 | Trademarks

Today I’m going to be talking about trademark assignments and in particular the doctrine of assignments in gross or what is sometimes called a naked trademark assignment. What this relates to is the requirement that if you have a trademark assignment you need to...

What is the difference between a federal trademark and a state trademark?

by Dan Smith | Aug 5, 2019 | Trademarks

Small Businesses Must Protect Their Trademarks — Even After They Have Them!

by Dan Smith | Jun 14, 2019 | Trademarks

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