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Cutting Through The Complexity Of US Trademark Law

US trademarkDeveloping your product or an idea for service and securing funding might seem like a piece of cake when compared with registering a trademark. It is painfully easy to unintentionally steal someone’s intellectual property if you do not follow all of the necessary steps to prevent such an oversight. Moreover, without support, a business owner can become the victim of theft too easily.

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The US Trademark Standard: What Constitutes a Likelihood of Confusion?

us trademarkIf you are a baseball fan, you are probably familiar with the Gold Glove award that is given annually to one player at each position for outstanding field play.  But did you know that the Gold Glove is not actually given out by Major League Baseball, but is awarded by the baseball glove manufacturer Rawlings?  In fact, Rawlings is the registered owner of US Trademark Registration No. 1,945,584 which covers the phrase “Rawlings Gold Glove Award.

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