Trademark Law

Is your business taking advantage of the value of all its intellectual property? The presentation features tips for creating, identifying, protecting, and leveraging intellectual property. Strong trademarks and copyrights are key assets for any business today and can enhance their growth and value.

Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, Trade Secrets, Intellectual Property

Despair.com got a trademark on the frowny face emoticon, and then posted a notice that they would sue anyone who used it. Of course, it was a joke, but also a great demonstration of how out of touch the Patent Trademark Office was (and still is). Originally aired March 13, 2001 on TechTV.

www.scorechicago.org An excerpt of an interview that Mark Goodman hosted with guest Brian Fons of Corporate Creations on July 7, 2009. In this segment, Brian discusses the process that a business owner would go through to obtain a trademark. He notes the search process and outlines costs. You can access the entire program at: blip.tv

The OHIM has visited the young Brussels based SME CO2logic dedicated to assisting companies with CO2 reductions. Mr Antoine Geerinckx, Managing Partner, tells about his experiences with the Community Trade Mark.