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How to Respond to Trademark Bullies

April 24, 2021 by Morgan Reece

A revamped version of a post from 2018. IP Infringement Claim Response  Have you received an email from the owner of a registered trademark telling you to remove your design?  (Note: If the IP notice comes from the applicant for a new trademark, it’s probably best to respond with something like, “I see that your … Read more

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April 10, 2021 by Morgan Reece

Are you an Amazon or Etsy seller frustrated by trademark bullies and bogus IP infringement claims? Are you an entrepreneur or legal assistant looking for trademark Letter of Protest samples? I made this list for you!

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Best Trademark Letter of Protest Samples

April 9, 2021 by Morgan Reece

Here are two lists of trademark applications to use for viewing trademark Letter of Protest samples. Each of these applications was refused for registration after somebody as smart as YOU submitted a trademark Letter of Protest

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Trademark Resources and Links

April 9, 2021 by Morgan Reece

Here’s my collection of essential links for creatives. Learn the basics of IP in an afternoon and about the trademark Letter of Protest.

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USPTO Audits (Tip for Trademark Applicants)

April 4, 2021 by Morgan Reece

USPTO randomly audits registrations. Here are three takeaways to ensure your trademark passes.

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Ouch! What Mugpreneurs Don’t Know

March 6, 2021 by Morgan Reece

Last week I went to a webinar on how to become a “mugpreneur” — it was great at casting vision and showing the possibilities of print on demand. What it lacked was a clear understanding of how IP law applies: Just because you coined a short expression to print on a T-shirt or coffee mug … Read more

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Trademark System Bias, Part 11: Letter of Protest Fees

July 22, 2020 by Morgan Reece

Here’s the letter I sent explaining why it would be wrong for USPTO to charge a fee of any kind for filing a Letter of Protest.

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Trademark Letter of Protest Rules: Remove PDF Hyperlinks

June 23, 2020 by Morgan Reece

Do you remove active hyperlinks from PDFs before you upload USPTO Letter of Protest evidence? You should! Here’s how to do it.

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USPTO’s July 2017 Supplemental Exam Guide

May 31, 2020 by Morgan Reece

Here’s my copy of USPTO’s supplemental trademark examination guide: Examination Guide 2-17 Merely Informational Matter July 2017.

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Trademark System Bias, Part 07c: Letters of Protest Results

May 30, 2020 by Morgan Reece

The Letter of Protest is an imperfect, much-maligned, yet incredibly useful procedure. Here’s proof that protests are key to valid trademark registrations.

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