*Let's Chat!* There are some crazy stories about brand names and trademarks gone wrong. I want to know, what are the craziest trademark stories you've heard. Drop your stories in the comments below. 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾
I heard of a business owner had someone used their name for their products. Then the business owner went and trademark the other business name and got a logo and is basically destroying the other person's business. If I come across the story I will place it here. It made me realize to protect my business and future businesses. We can not be out here not protecting our ideas, services/products because people like to steal and cause harm for no reason.
Hi @Hope, Great question. Generally speaking, a name/word mark provides greater levels of flexibility because the words are protected in any stylized form, whereas the logo is usually limited to the way it's visually laid out. The other thing to consider is that the USPTO makes decisions on a first-come, first-served basis. So whoever got the trademark in first would likely have stronger rights to exclusivity and could stop others from using the words. It just depends.
Thanks for sharing. I just paid for my trademark registration today!!! I only bought the name without a logo or slogan. I paid $350.00 for one class...
Thank you for the information. I am in my brainstorming/ due diligence stage now with my trademark process. I definitely needed to be aware of the sub/non sub office action fees. Thank you you again. Im going to check out your other videos keep up your hard work. 👍🏽
I found you today and I'm so glad I did! I was searching info on Trademarking logos/names in Texas. I'm in the San Antonio area. You are super helpful and your information is so easy to understand what you are saying! Do you have a video about renewing LLCs....I just heard about this not too long ago and never knew my husband and I had to do that...
This helped! I am considering filing a trademark for a new preworkout flavor (I work in sports nutrition). After that, I want to pitch my idea to a bigger preworkout company for them to produce it, so that they’d then need to pay me royalties, rather than just using my idea for free. I don’t have a huge budget but would still love to do it. Would really appreciate advice!
Tami, you are so smart and charming. Thank you for this little video. I am dipping my toes into branding my individual private practice. I want to protect my logo although I rarely see local business logos with the registered trademark symbol. At what point do I begin considering trademark? Thanks again!
Thank you for this informative video. I am also located in Texas and was wondering how to go about transferring an already established DBA to an LLC. Thank you once again
Great question! It varies from attorney to attorney. It is included in my trademark application package which starts at around $3-4K. But again it varies depending on the firm and the level of experience.
Thank you, Myron! We handle entertainment law work on a case-by-case basis. Don't hesitate to reach out to us by visiting our website, www.toslegal.com to see if we can handle the entertainment matters you have in mind.
Hi! I'm a candle maker and recently heard about a large candle company filing trademarks on very common names (examples: Thanks; Thank You Mom; Friday Night Football; New Home; all zodiac signs; all 50 States; some countries; many others). The list on USPTO is nearly 200 names. My question is ... what is the likelihood of these being successfully registered, and what can I do to protect myself?
It depends on the company. Ideally, you should have a law firm help you because they can actually advise you. The online d-i-y tools can make it quick and easy but not necessarily correct because they can't engage with you in a way to understand your unique needs.
I have a trademark I paid an attorney $725 last year, there were some discrepancies with my mark however it has been cleared so I thought now the attorney is telling me about additional fees... Im not sure if he is just trying to get more cash out of me
It is definitely possible. You'll have to sit down with an attorney who will evaluate the best categories for you to file in. Sometimes there's overlap and two products are in the same boat; other times, you are not so lucky. Hope this helps!
Your question is great because it highlights a common area of confusion. What that man registered was a trademark not a copyright. They are similar but different. Here's a video I recorded on the subject: ua-cam.com/video/0kZ7bPi_SHU/v-deo.html. Hope this helps!
Hi JoJo! We are still currently taking clients for the 2023 calendar year. If you've reached out to the team via our website at www.toslegal.com/contact. We should be in contact with you soon. I'll be sure to be on the lookout for you! 😊 We love helping people protect their rights! Thanks for your question!
Hi! You definitely can. If you would like to chat with me about applying for a trademark, visit www.toslegal.com/contact to schedule a legal strategy session. I also have a live Q+A Session coming up next week. www.toslegal.com/asktemilive. I'd love to hear from you!
There are so many factors when it comes to trademarking that you'll have to speak with a an attorney and do a proper name search---but the inclusion of "@" by itself is not usually enough to stop a registration from going through if the other factors clear.
Here's the thing people may try to but you'll have a priority date so if you have to litigate (after your registered of course), you'll have the documentation to show that you were using the name first. Also, if they try to submit an application after you submit yours, but before yours has been finalized, their application for trademark registration will be suspend until a decision concerning yours is made because you were in line first. Hope this helps!
Hey nice video informative, I'm not sure I got my answer 100% here's a thing, I would like my producer name registered, protected so for example lil tari beats or something like that. So it can be used on social media safely and perhaps when someone buys my beat they can shout me out , tag me etc ? Can you suggest what would I need to do .or should I do ? Thank you
Hi Petero! As a musician, you are going to need more specialized and specific advice that I can't provide on a platform like this due to 1) rules that lawyers are bound by to keep their bar licenses, and 2) limitations on how much we can give to non-clients. What I can say is that you need a sophisticated mix of quite a few different protections including trademark and copyright.
Hi D! Our pricing varies based on what clients select for their trademark package. O currently starts at around $3,000. To find out your specific amount, schedule a meeting with our team by visiting www.toslegal.com/contact.
Well, most of the most common sites make it clear that you are on your own and that they are law firms. So most of the ones that come up during a google search are about the same in terms of data entry. I'm biased in favor of using an actual attorney, but you may consider how user friendly the interface is to make sure you understand each question well. Hope this helps!
If I have found out that my chosen brand name was already applied for and then objected 2 yrs ago, does this mean that the name isn't trademarkable or it is but the applicant slacked on appealing the objection? If it's not trademarkable, I could save a lot of money and time wasted.
Great question! I can't provide specific legal advice but I will say this. It really depends on what the documentation says. By the way, I'm hosting a webinar about LLCs and Trademarks. You might be interested in it. Feel free to check it out www.toslegal.com/startrightworkshop.
Hello! I’m building a business in France right now, this business is (hopefully) supposed to expand overseas and I want in the future to open some facilities in the US. Should I tradmark my name and logo in the US right now? Or should I wait for the day that I’m ready to expand there ? I’m scared that people could steal my name and concept :/
First, there is a first time application fee and (potential additional cost depending on the application you file). Then there are ongoing renewal fees to pay every few years.
Thank you! I'm using a standard ring light and a canon. By the way, I'm hosting a webinar about LLCs and Trademarks. You might be interested in. Feel free to check it out www.toslegal.com/startrightworkshop.
Sure. Feel free to visit www.toslegal.com/contact or 713-300-9204 to schedule a discovery call. By the way, I'm hosting a webinar about LLCs and Trademarks. You might be interested in it. Feel free to check it out www.toslegal.com/startrightworkshop.
LOL. Of course you can! Visit www.toslegal.com/contact. Also, I'm hosting a webinar about LLCs and Trademarks. You might be interested in it. Feel free to check it out www.toslegal.com/startrightworkshop.
Yes. I am a business attorney that provides services related to business formations (LLCs, corporations, etc), and brand protection (trademark and copyrights).
Lol. I hear you, but it's an investment. A trademark is an asset that carries value. There are some businesses where the trademarks that make up the brand are worth more than the businesses themselves.
*Let's Chat!*
There are some crazy stories about brand names and trademarks gone wrong. I want to know, what are the craziest trademark stories you've heard. Drop your stories in the comments below. 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾
Hi, will I have protection if I ONLY trademark a name but someone else tries to trademark the same name but with a logo?
I'd like to ask I'm selling candles, body butters, and bath bombs are they all different classes do they each require a trademark
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I heard of a business owner had someone used their name for their products. Then the business owner went and trademark the other business name and got a logo and is basically destroying the other person's business. If I come across the story I will place it here. It made me realize to protect my business and future businesses. We can not be out here not protecting our ideas, services/products because people like to steal and cause harm for no reason.
Hi @Hope, Great question. Generally speaking, a name/word mark provides greater levels of flexibility because the words are protected in any stylized form, whereas the logo is usually limited to the way it's visually laid out. The other thing to consider is that the USPTO makes decisions on a first-come, first-served basis. So whoever got the trademark in first would likely have stronger rights to exclusivity and could stop others from using the words. It just depends.
Thanks for sharing. I just paid for my trademark registration today!!! I only bought the name without a logo or slogan. I paid $350.00 for one class...
What process did you use if you don't mind me asking? Did you register your name on the USPTO website yourself or did you use a lawyer?
Hey did you do do federal trademark
This was very straight forward - no annoyng lead up or intro or hype. THANK YOU.
You are very welcome!
Your voice calms my brain 🧠
I really love how you broke all of this down very comprehensively, I am currently going through this process doing research... 🙌📣
Glad it was helpful!
@@toslegal Do you also provide any assistance outside of UA-cam and if so how may I be able to get in contact with you? 🙌📣
Thank you for the information. I am in my brainstorming/ due diligence stage now with my trademark process.
I definitely needed to be aware of the sub/non sub office action fees.
Thank you you again. Im going to check out your other videos keep up your hard work. 👍🏽
I'm so glad it was helpful!
Thank You for this. I’m a web developer trying to start my business selling website templates & I need this!
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Best, most informative video on trademarks on UA-cam! Thank you!!
Wow, thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!
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Straight to the point and very informative. I like that
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Thank you. Your content and how your record your uploads, make me feel very confident in the steps I need to take. Thank you so much 🙏🏽
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I found you today and I'm so glad I did! I was searching info on Trademarking logos/names in Texas. I'm in the San Antonio area. You are super helpful and your information is so easy to understand what you are saying! Do you have a video about renewing LLCs....I just heard about this not too long ago and never knew my husband and I had to do that...
Hi Zemira! We don't have a video on this yet, but something similar is in the works! Thanks for the support...and I love your vibe! Great music!
@@toslegal thanks so much! :D And yes I look forward to your new uploads!
This helped! I am considering filing a trademark for a new preworkout flavor (I work in sports nutrition). After that, I want to pitch my idea to a bigger preworkout company for them to produce it, so that they’d then need to pay me royalties, rather than just using my idea for free. I don’t have a huge budget but would still love to do it. Would really appreciate advice!
Greetings, I am a new subscriber. My question is, can disabled veterans get their trademark filing fees waived?
This was super helpful. thank you, i would love to learn about trademarking for tshirt phrases.
So glad to help! Thanks for the great suggestion!
Great video with great delivery!
Thank you!
Tami, you are so smart and charming. Thank you for this little video. I am dipping my toes into branding my individual private practice. I want to protect my logo although I rarely see local business logos with the registered trademark symbol. At what point do I begin considering trademark? Thanks again!
Thank you for this informative video. I am also located in Texas and was wondering how to go about transferring an already established DBA to an LLC. Thank you once again
Hi! It's going to depend on your unique assets and set up. An attorney might have to help you facilitate that transfer.
Great information! What is a typical cost of a comprehensive search? Is that cost typically included in hiring you as my attorney?
Great question! It varies from attorney to attorney. It is included in my trademark application package which starts at around $3-4K. But again it varies depending on the firm and the level of experience.
This was a great video very informative
Thanks!
Excellent advice, super straight forward
Thank you, this was extremely helpful! You have a new subby 😊
Yay! Thank you!
Such a great video and valuable information.
Glad it was helpful!
Good information. Do you handle Entertainment law?
Thank you, Myron! We handle entertainment law work on a case-by-case basis. Don't hesitate to reach out to us by visiting our website, www.toslegal.com to see if we can handle the entertainment matters you have in mind.
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Very informative, thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Hi! I'm a candle maker and recently heard about a large candle company filing trademarks on very common names (examples: Thanks; Thank You Mom; Friday Night Football; New Home; all zodiac signs; all 50 States; some countries; many others). The list on USPTO is nearly 200 names. My question is ... what is the likelihood of these being successfully registered, and what can I do to protect myself?
Is it better to go through a company that does it all for you??
It depends on the company. Ideally, you should have a law firm help you because they can actually advise you. The online d-i-y tools can make it quick and easy but not necessarily correct because they can't engage with you in a way to understand your unique needs.
@@toslegal oh okay..ty for your response
Gr8 Job..., Thx a Ton 4 the Post.
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No information for myself, I think I need a Consultant if available
how good is legal zoom from your experience
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Great question. What I can say is that I have had multiple clients hire me after their experience with legal zoom.
I have a trademark I paid an attorney $725 last year, there were some discrepancies with my mark however it has been cleared so I thought now the attorney is telling me about additional fees... Im not sure if he is just trying to get more cash out of me
He is.
So if i sell candles,soap and ashtrays do i need to file 3 categories?
It is definitely possible. You'll have to sit down with an attorney who will evaluate the best categories for you to file in. Sometimes there's overlap and two products are in the same boat; other times, you are not so lucky. Hope this helps!
Thanks for sharing! 👍🏾
You're welcome!
if you cannot copyright a phrase how did the guy who says get ready to rumble copyrighted
Your question is great because it highlights a common area of confusion. What that man registered was a trademark not a copyright. They are similar but different. Here's a video I recorded on the subject: ua-cam.com/video/0kZ7bPi_SHU/v-deo.html. Hope this helps!
@@toslegal thank you very much for explaining that
What to look for when signing a patent.
Great question! Thanks for sharing it!
If I just want to protect the logo/brand and will not be selling products only services
is a trademark or copyright appropriate?
Do you have any capacity? I am looking to trademark a name in the USA but I am based in the UK?
Hi JoJo! We are still currently taking clients for the 2023 calendar year. If you've reached out to the team via our website at www.toslegal.com/contact. We should be in contact with you soon. I'll be sure to be on the lookout for you! 😊 We love helping people protect their rights! Thanks for your question!
Can I consult with you about applying for my trademark ?
Hi! You definitely can. If you would like to chat with me about applying for a trademark, visit www.toslegal.com/contact to schedule a legal strategy session. I also have a live Q+A Session coming up next week. www.toslegal.com/asktemilive. I'd love to hear from you!
Hello, and Thank you for the content. I have a logo and name, but it has the @ sign in the middle. Will I be able to register with it?
There are so many factors when it comes to trademarking that you'll have to speak with a an attorney and do a proper name search---but the inclusion of "@" by itself is not usually enough to stop a registration from going through if the other factors clear.
The profile picture for my UA-cam channel is gonna be the logo for my restaurant business...
How much will that cost 🤔?!
what sort of fees do or would you charge to be on retainer for a client if they needed more help down the road?
Hi E.J., our ongoing plans vary depending on a business's unique needs. We limit those services to folks who have ongoing business needs.
If I trademark my brand and start using my logo while my application is processing can somebody steal my trademark even if I did it first?
Here's the thing people may try to but you'll have a priority date so if you have to litigate (after your registered of course), you'll have the documentation to show that you were using the name first. Also, if they try to submit an application after you submit yours, but before yours has been finalized, their application for trademark registration will be suspend until a decision concerning yours is made because you were in line first. Hope this helps!
Great info thanks
I'm glad it was helpful!
@@toslegalMay you please check out my brother and I podcast called the "I Don't Even Know Bruh Podcast" on UA-cam, it's about helping the community
How much do you charge for my business to be patented?
Thank your amazing
It's my pleasure! Glad you found it valuable.
Thankyou so much for your legal advice i thought i was getting ripped off
So glad I could help!
Hey nice video informative, I'm not sure I got my answer 100% here's a thing, I would like my producer name registered, protected so for example lil tari beats or something like that. So it can be used on social media safely and perhaps when someone buys my beat they can shout me out , tag me etc ? Can you suggest what would I need to do .or should I do ? Thank you
Hi Petero! As a musician, you are going to need more specialized and specific advice that I can't provide on a platform like this due to 1) rules that lawyers are bound by to keep their bar licenses, and 2) limitations on how much we can give to non-clients. What I can say is that you need a sophisticated mix of quite a few different protections including trademark and copyright.
@The Law Office of Temi Siyanbade How much you charge to do a trademark
Hi D! Our pricing varies based on what clients select for their trademark package. O currently starts at around $3,000. To find out your specific amount, schedule a meeting with our team by visiting www.toslegal.com/contact.
Well, that was about as clear as mud! :-)
Great video.
Thank you!
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You're welcome!
Question: someone challenges your trademark it goes into default you have 30 days to respond. How and can you do this?
What’s good site for trademark ?
Well, most of the most common sites make it clear that you are on your own and that they are law firms. So most of the ones that come up during a google search are about the same in terms of data entry. I'm biased in favor of using an actual attorney, but you may consider how user friendly the interface is to make sure you understand each question well. Hope this helps!
Hey can you send me the link to register
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😂 It gets real when you're serious about your business, but we are here to help.
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How much you charge for your services ( trademark)
What if the first name is similar but last name is different, with two totally different industrys
If I have never used the name that I want for my business before, to register it would cost $350 you said correct?
I think she meant $350 is the base fee for the standard process, but it can go up from there if there are any bumps on the road.
Up to 350 for the search mines is 300 for search
If I have found out that my chosen brand name was already applied for and then objected 2 yrs ago, does this mean that the name isn't trademarkable or it is but the applicant slacked on appealing the objection? If it's not trademarkable, I could save a lot of money and time wasted.
Great question! I can't provide specific legal advice but I will say this. It really depends on what the documentation says. By the way, I'm hosting a webinar about LLCs and Trademarks. You might be interested in it. Feel free to check it out www.toslegal.com/startrightworkshop.
Hello!
I’m building a business in France right now, this business is (hopefully) supposed to expand overseas and I want in the future to open some facilities in the US. Should I tradmark my name and logo in the US right now? Or should I wait for the day that I’m ready to expand there ? I’m scared that people could steal my name and concept :/
Is it a one time fee or is there a yearly renewal fee for trademarks
First, there is a first time application fee and (potential additional cost depending on the application you file). Then there are ongoing renewal fees to pay every few years.
You're absolutely beautiful! What camera and lights are you using?
Thank you! I'm using a standard ring light and a canon. By the way, I'm hosting a webinar about LLCs and Trademarks. You might be interested in. Feel free to check it out www.toslegal.com/startrightworkshop.
@@toslegal awesome & yes I'll join thank you
Can you work with me personally, about getting my name trade marked.?
Sure. Feel free to visit www.toslegal.com/contact or 713-300-9204 to schedule a discovery call. By the way, I'm hosting a webinar about LLCs and Trademarks. You might be interested in it. Feel free to check it out www.toslegal.com/startrightworkshop.
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LOL can I just retain you for your services? 😁
LOL. Of course you can! Visit www.toslegal.com/contact. Also, I'm hosting a webinar about LLCs and Trademarks. You might be interested in it. Feel free to check it out www.toslegal.com/startrightworkshop.
Are you a trademark attorney?
Yes. I am a business attorney that provides services related to business formations (LLCs, corporations, etc), and brand protection (trademark and copyrights).
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All that I heard was....ching, ching, ching, ching, chiiiiiing!! $$$$$$
Lol exactly
Lol. I hear you, but it's an investment. A trademark is an asset that carries value. There are some businesses where the trademarks that make up the brand are worth more than the businesses themselves.
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