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trademarks

Demystifying Trademark Registration: A Beginner's Guide

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Uncertain about trademark registration? This post demystifies the two federal registers - Principal and Supplemental - and explains how both can shield your brand.

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A Guide to Procuring a Non-Provisional Utility Patent

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Tinch Law's guide to obtaining a non-provisional utility patent.

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Unlocking Opportunities: Tinch Law's MBE/DBE Certification

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Explore the advantages of MBE certification and how Tinch Law's recent certification enhances our ability to provide expert legal counsel in business and intellectual property law.

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Statement of Use Infographic

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Tinch Law's infographic approach to statements of use.

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Trade Secret Protection: Essential Guide for Business Owners

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This post explores the significance of trade secrets, their protection, and best practices in safeguarding your business's proprietary information in this post.

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Trademark Protection: Section 1B Registration Guide

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Read about some advantages of an intent to use trademark registration.

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3 Mistakes Crippling Your SBIR Proposal

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Three mistakes to eliminate for a more competitive SBIR proposal.

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SBIR is the R&D Fund You’re Missing Out On

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Need non-dilutive capital for your tech startup to build and commercialize a new tech idea? Look no further than the SBIR program.

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Design Patent Infographic

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This infographic explains Tinch Law's approach to design patents.

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Trademarks Infographic

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This is a downloadable infographic explaining Tinch Law's approach to the federal trademark registration process.

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Provisional Patents Infographic

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Tinch Law's infographic approach to provisional patents.

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copyright

Copyright Lawsuit Trails "Top Gun: Maverick"

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Paramount Pictures is in a legal dogfight following the release of "Top Gun: Maverick."

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patents

Patent Attorneys Are an Inventor's Equalizer

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This post explains the role "patent attorney" and distinguishes from other attorneys and agents.

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Design Patents: Choosing the Right Article

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A brief review of new design patent law from the In re Surgisil case and what it means for your design patent claim.

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Trademarks: The People's intellectual property asset

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Unlock business benefits through trademark registration: learn the U.S. process to own and protect your brand.

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Patents Unleashed: A Guide for Business Owners

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This post explains utility patents and answers common questions.

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Learning Design Patents: A Quick Start Guide

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This post explains design patents and answers common questions.

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Maryland Startup Funding: Your Gateway to Capital

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This post introduces some funding resources and opportunities for Maryland startups.

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Copyrights and Agreements: Protecting Your Business

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This post is a brief case study of an instance of copyright misappropriation.

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Gig Economy and Intellectual Property Ownership

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This post clarifies who owns title in intellectual property you hired a freelancer to create.

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The Impact of Patents: Cinematic Insights

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This post highlights a Netflix original illustration of the US Patent System at work.