Trademark Tales by Adam Rodriguez, Esq.

Attention Small Businesses: learn more about five critical contract clauses you should be considering and dealing with. #westchestercounty #westchester #trademark #trademarks #contracts #yonkers #yorktown

Gunna use a non-English word in your business or brand name? Listen to this first. #westchestercounty #entrepreneur #trademarks #smallbusiness #branding #Westchester #trademark #Yorktown #yonkersny

Yes. There is a registered trademark for EASTER BRUNCH. But no, you probably won’t be infringing by hosting one at your house today. Happy Easter, everyone. #trademark #westchester #yonkers #Yorktown

Picking a business name? Before you do, understand the Doctrine of Foreign Equivalents. #westchester #tuckahoe #smallbusinessowner #entrepreneur #trademark #yorktown #trademarks #smallbusiness #yonkers #eastchester

The advantage of filing an intent-to-use (ITU) application is that your filing date will serve as the date of your first use of the mark assuming you go on to put the mark in actual use and take the other steps necessary to get the mark placed on the federal trademark register. This first-use date can be very important in the event a conflict develops with another markin the USPTO or in the marketplace.

Instagram versus Thriftagram is the trademark battle you’ve all been waiting for. Here it is. #trademarks #westchestercounty https://www.google.com//instagram-opposes-thriftagram/amp/

Thanksgiving is trademarked, for use with turkey jerkey! #trademarks #westchestercountyny

Discourage litigation. Persuade your neighbors to compromise whenever you can. Point out to them how the nominal winner is often a real loser in fees, expenses, and waste of time. As a peacemaker the lawyer has a superior opportunity of being a good man. There will still be business enough. ~Abraham Lincoln #westchestercounty #weetchester

If you are thinking of applying for a trademark registration on your own, think twice. There a many pitfalls to look out for. #trademarks #westchestercounty #westchester

Trademark Tip: Before selecting your brand, conduct a trademark search to make sure you're not infringing on someone else's rights! #trademark #entrepreneurs #branding #Westchester #westchestercounty #SmallBusiness