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Received an office action on your trademark application? This USPTO Boot Camp guide walks you through resolving refusals & securing your registration with ease.

Filing a trademark? Get it right the first time! This detailed USPTO Trademark Boot Camp guide walks you through each step to avoid errors and register smoothly

Trademark fails that changed history - see how well-known companies lost their trademark rights - and what brands must do today to avoid the same fate.

Learn key insights from the USPTO’s Trademark Boot Camp, covering trademark application requirements, filing bases, specimens, and how to avoid common refusals.

Not all card sayings are free to use. Learn how to know if card sayings are copyrighted, what to do if it is, and how to protect your own work.

What do you do if someone steals your patent? Learn how to protect your invention through evidence, sending a cease-and-desist letter, and taking legal action.

Can jokes be copyrighted? Learn why most jokes don’t qualify for copyright protection, how comedians secure their work, and what legal options are available.

Can a magic trick be copyrighted? Somewhat, and magicians can seek additional protection for their secret with patents, trademarks, and trade secrets.

Learn key takeaways from the USPTO’s Trademark Basics Boot Camp, including trademark searches, likelihood of confusion, and the importance of legal protection.

Wondering if you can file a trademark without an attorney? Learn the pros, cons, and step-by-step process to register your trademark successfully.