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Why One Country Refused a Globally Accepted Mark
A case study on why a trademark cleared in many markets can still be refused in South Korea.
International Trademark Portfolio: Practical Strategy Guide
Build a smart international trademark portfolio without the overhead. Practical strategy for teams and law firms.
From Patent Expiry to Brand Strength: The Ozempic Lesson
Ozempic lost patent exclusivity, but not its brand power. A clear lesson in why strong trademarks keep creating value long after patents expire.
Who Owns Copyright With No Contract?
Startup guide: who owns copyright with no contract in freelance, collaborative, and employee-created work.
Do You Need a Trademark to Sell on Amazon? Sellers Guide
If you’re wondering whether you need trademark protection to sell on Amazon, this guide explains what’s required, what’s optional, and when it starts to matter.
Someone Trademarked My Domain Name: Your Options
Can someone trademark your domain name? Learn what “bad faith” means, how to prove legitimate interests, and when to negotiate or file.
How Do You "Copyright” a Business Name? The Right Way
Business names aren’t protected by copyright. Learn when and how to properly protect your brand, plus tips to prevent rebrands and legal headaches.
Checklist for Trademark Registration: USPTO-Ready Guide
Avoid costly mistakes with our trademark application checklist: clear IDs, acceptable specimens, ownership docs, fees, and timelines.
Abandoned Trademarks: How to Claim, Revive, or Register
Learn about the Abandoned trademark status: how to revive your mark, claim a dead one, and protect your brand worldwide.
Fair Use Trademark Law: When You Can Use Another’s Brand
Fair use trademark law explained: when you can use another’s brand name or logo without infringing. Tips and real-world examples included.
How to Trademark a Clothing Brand Name: Step-by-Step
Discover how to trademark your clothing brand or clothing line. Includes tips on classes, avoiding errors, and protecting your brand globally.
Trademark Monitoring Explained: Protect Your Brand Rights
Learn how trademark monitoring helps protect your brand. Detect conflicts, enforce your rights, and avoid costly litigation with a trademark watch.
Trademark Protection for Logos: Keep Rights as it Changes
Learn why keeping your trademark registration current with your evolving logo is crucial for maintaining full legal protection for your brand.
ChatGPT was a terrible trademark choice
ChatGPT is an incredible new tool. However, from a trademark point of view it is a terrible mistake as its name consists of the name of the technology other products use and does not constitute an actual trademark name or brand.
AI and Copyright: Legal Updates on AI-Generated Content
AI and copyright rules are evolving. Learn what is known so far, what remains uncertain, and how to reduce risks.
Trademark registration in the Isle of Man
If you have questions about how to register your trademark in the Isle of Man, we can solve them. Trust the iGERENT team to protect your brand
Claim Your Free Online Trademark Search
Discover our Free Trademark Search service and understand why it is a good idea to order one before registering your trademark anywhere.
Trademarking Domain Names: Protect Your Brand Online
One of the most important parts of your brand from an online marketing point of view is having a good domain for your website. And yet, there are still many people who do not understand exactly what it is or what it means to have your own domain.
How to Register your Blog Name
If you have a successful blog, registering your blog name as a trademark can be a critical step in protecting your business and your assets! We can help you register your blog name as a trademark easily!
Trademark domain names - a necessary step to protect you business
Trademarks serve to identify the product or service a company offers. Domain names are the web addresses that companies use for clients to access their web sites.
Rebranding: When it’s necessary to abandon your Trademark
Usually, filing for a trademark renewal is actually a pretty simple process. You must meet the deadlines and pay the corresponding fees, and then you’re good to go.
The importance of Trademarks for Football Clubs and Players
We explore the importance of intellectual property and trademarks in the soccer industry. We analyze past experiences of individuals and teams within this community.
What Can and Cannot Be Trademarked: Clear Rules & Examples
What can and cannot be trademarked? Learn why trademark applications are often rejected, with clear rules, real examples, and common mistakes to avoid.
Don’t Feed the Patent Trolls - Intellectual Property
Patent trolls are companies that focus on holding and buying patents as a way to gain money from small or medium companies through abusive patent infringement claims. We detail their practices and the different types that exist.
The Business Benefits of Registering Sound Trademarks
Sound trademarks are part of the category called "non-conventional trademarks". Though they may be difficult to register, they are an essential branding tool and as such should not be neglected by brand owners. We tell you why.
What are the Rights Related to a Trademark?
We explore what rights a registered trademark grants to its rightful owner and how they can help protect you from trademark infringement.
The History of Trademarks all around the World
We look into the history of trademarks: when did they appear, become legal assets, and what are the oldest trademarks in history?
Avoid Trademark Scams and Frauds!
Trademark scams and frauds are an increasing problem. At iGERENT we can assist you in recognizing when you may be a victim of one of these actions.
The registration of hashtag trademarks #
Hashtags commonly used in trademarks. From their initial use in social media they are know a key factor for many brands and subject of trademarks.
Protecting your intellectual property in the fashion industry
We analyze common problems faced by new entrepreneurs in relation to the protection of their designs and intellectual property in the fashion industry in Asia.
Trademark Registration in GCC Countries: Step-by-Step Process
Trademark registration in GCC countries explained: what to file, Arabic requirements, searches, and the step-by-step process.
Series Mark in Trademark: What It Is and How It Works
Practically every country in the word allows one to register trademarks in order to protect the name or design they use to promote their goods or services.
The Difference Between Trademark and Copyright
To protect your property, knowing the difference between laws is important. Click here to know the difference of trademark and copyright.
Do you know which brands we remember most easily?
Can you bring to mind the image of a brand from your memory even if you’re not a paying customer? Consumers tend to remember certain famous logos, even if they have no connection with that brand.
Retail Brands vs Private Labels: What You Should Know
When you need to make a purchase in the supermarket you can opt for a white label or a commercial brand, do you know the differences?
Is it possible to patent an invention before it is marketed?
Is it possible to patent an invention before it is marketed? If you don't protect your invention before you commercialize it, you are exposed to a lot of risk.
Our Christmas Holiday Trademark Tips
Christmas is just around the corner! Many companies take it as far as capitalizing on specific holidays to upbring their sales through the roof.
Applying for a Trademark in USA: Everything You Need to Know
Applying for a trademark is an intricate process but knowing what to do makes it much easier. Here's our step by step guide on how to apply for a trademark.
Domain Name and Trademark Infringement: What Counts?
Learn how domain name and trademark infringement occurs, what cybersquatting really means, and when domain use crosses the legal line.
Does a Trademark Have to Be Registered? Why It Matters
Trademarks don’t have to be registered to start a business, but that doesn’t mean it’s safe. Learn the real risks of relying on unregistered rights.
Do I Need a Trademark for My Business? When to File and Why
Do you need to trademark a business name, company name, or logo? Discover when you should file, what happens if you wait, and how to protect your brand early.
Why Do a Trademark Search? What You Need to Know
A trademark search allows you to know beforehand the probabilities a trademark has of being successfully registered.
Tips about Trademark Protection on Social Media
Protecting your trademark on social media is possible. You only need to know how. Let's to help you with your trademark protection on social media.
Colors in trademarks - To claim or not claim
Registering to protect one’s trademark is a must for any business. But, should I claim color and how should I submit the image of my trademark?
Determining Who Should Be the Owner for Your Trademark
If you're thinking about registering your trademark you need to decide who the trademark owner should be.
How to protect your trademark in Google Ads
You should know how to use a trademark in Google Ads, and how to protect yours.
Registered trademark symbols: Types, Differences and Uses
Learn how to write and correctly use the Trademark™, Registered Trademark ®, and Copyright © symbols correctly and understand when each one applies.
Patent vs Trademark: What's the Difference?
There are many differences between patents and trademarks. Do you know them? Let us help you!
Trademarks and Amazon’s Brand Registry
In order to enroll with the Amazon Brand Registry, you will need to register the trademark you are using on Amazon. We will tell you how.
Choosing the filing basis for a US trademark
What are the filing bases and how to choose a filing basis for your trademark application in the USA to get a registered trademark in the USA.
Trademark Priority: Should I Claim it?
We're talking today about trademark priority and when you have to claim it for your registered trademark.
Watch out for Trademark Spammers and Frauds
This article seeks to raise awareness about trademark spam sent by email and how to stop all the spammer emails.
Domain Names Disputes Explained: Rights & Remedies
Services for domain name disputes, recovery of domain name cybersquatters and defending a domain name from reverse cybersquatting or reverse domain hijacking.
Registered Trademarks in Daily Language
Everyday you say some words that are generic trademarks, but we use it as names in daily language. Do you know some example?
How to manage my trademark rights
Once your trademark is registered, you will need to manage your rights and make sure your trademark ownership is up to date. Here is how.
Trademarks Areas of Special Sovereignty
The following list includes countries (trademarks areas) and their territorial dependencies in which trademarks are automatically recognized when registered.
A guide to trademark objections and oppositions
What are objections, oppositions, cancellation or invalidity actions for trademarks and what to do if you receive one.
Geographical limitations of registered trademark
Trademark validity means that having your trademark registered in one country does not prevent others from registering the exact same trademark in other countries.
What to do after a trademark is filed
Once a trademark application has been filed, what is the process like? What are you allowed to do?
Trademarks in China: Strategies to Overcome Challenges
This article provides recommendations and information about how to register a foreign trademark in China, Hong Kong and Macau.
Common Mistakes to Avoid in Trademark Registration: Top Tips
Recommendations on what should be considered when choosing a trademark and how to choose it in order to avoid common pitfalls.
International Trademark Rights
We explore what international rights a registered trademark grants and how to obtain them.
What is the Nice Classification System?
Trademarks are registered using the Nice classification system. We look into trademark classes and how to determine which one is appropriate for your trademark.
