Patents and Copyrights live for a certain number of years, and you have to renew them. They can actually be in effect for the life of the product/service/company. Your registration does require filing and fees paid at regular intervals to ensure it stays in effect forever.
Read MoreYou should consider registering your mark in any country in which you currently offer your products or services under that mark. You should also consider filing in those countries where you intend to use the mark for your products or services in the future. The use of a mark is not a prerequisite for filing an application in most countries; however, some countries do have use requirements.
Read MoreMany founders know to trademark their logo/brand name; however, many founders overlook protecting their Web content. Once certified, and the copyright on your website to act as a deterrent for content thieves.
Read MoreIt’s your responsibility to monitor trademark registrations that might conflict with your registered mark. An intellectual property attorney or trademark monitoring services can help this process.
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