The first step to Trademarking your brand is to do a Trademark Search. The purpose of a Trademark Search is to identify potential conflicts with existing registered Trademarks so you can assess whether it’s wise to move forward with a Trademark Application. I recommend that you have an attorney help you with the Trademark Search, but clients often ask me, “What are the risks if I do a Trademark Search on my own?” In today’s episode, we’ll identify the 2 biggest risks to watch for when doing a Trademark Search on your own.
In this episode, Lisa shares:
Resources:
Easy Legal Steps - download the first book chapter free!
Episode 7—What You Should Trademark
Episode 48 - 3 Reasons to Trademark
Episode 25 - How to Trademark in 2 Steps: The Search and the Application
Mentions:
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
USPTO Trademark Database (TESS)
Oprah