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Trademark Workshop
Trademark Workshop
Trademark Workshop
ˈtrād-ˌmärk
1: A device (such as a word) pointing distinctly to the origin or ownership of merchandise to which it is applied and legally reserved to the exclusive use of the owner as maker or seller
2: A distinguishing characteristic or feature firmly associated with a person or thing
Date: Thursday May 9th and Thursday May 16th
Time: 4-8PM at The Mill Entrepreneurship Center, Building #5 room 333
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Join us May 9th and May 16th and representation from the USPTO office on a two day trademark workshop.
A trademark can be any word, phrase, symbol, design, or a combination of these things that identifies your goods or services. It’s how customers recognize you in the marketplace and distinguish you from your competitors.
The word “trademark” can refer to both trademarks and service marks. A trademark is used for goods, while a service mark is used for services.
A trademark:
Identifies the source of your goods or services.
Provides legal protection for your brand.
Helps you guard against counterfeiting and fraud.
A common misconception is that having a trademark means you legally own a particular word or phrase and can prevent others from using it. However, you don’t have rights to the word or phrase in general, only to how that word or phrase is used with your specific goods or services.
Date: Thursday May 9th and Thursday May 16th
Time: 4-8PM at The Mill Entrepreneurship Center, Building #5 room 333
May 4th – Fundamentals and Searching
Trademarks and intellectual property
Benefits of federal registration
Selecting a trademark
TESS basics
Searching in TESS
Common search Strategy
May 11th – Applications and Filing
Application workflow and timeline
TEAS basics
Application requirements
TEAS Plus demonstration
How to find help
Snacks and beverages will be served.