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November 4, 2024 19 mins

In this episode of "Guardians of Innovation," host Matt Sky speaks with trademark expert Vincent Lotempio about the essential steps individuals and businesses must take before pursuing trademark registration. Vincent emphasizes the importance of conducting thorough searches to ensure that a proposed trademark is distinctive and not already used by someone else. He highlights the significance of having a unique mark that consumers can associate with a particular source and the challenges of registering descriptive terms in the current SEO-driven landscape. Tune in to gain valuable insights on securing and profiting from your valuable ideas through effective trademark strategies.

 

Timestamps:

 

[00:00:48] Trademark registration preparation steps.

[00:05:07] Intent to use trademark application.

[00:10:10] Choosing a strong trademark.

[00:10:41] Trademark distinctiveness spectrum.

[00:14:14] Trademark registration and protection.

[00:18:37] Trademark registration advice.

 

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Welcome to Guardians of Innovation, Patent & Trademark Law with Vincent LoTempio.Join us as we dive deep to help inventors and entrepreneurs secure and profit from their valuable ideas.

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