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Securing your Trademark Rights
There are 3 methods of trademark protection:
Federal registration with the U.S. PTO grants an exclusive nationwide right to use a mark throughout the U.S. Federal registration requires use of the mark in interstate commerce, and is the only way you can use the "®" designation. Registration involves a relatively detailed application process, and must be renewed every 10 years. Assistance from an attorney is strongly recommended!
State registration grants the right to use a mark in that state (this protection is not, however, available in the District of Columbia). You can use the "TM" or "SM" designation with state registration, but not "®". State applications are simpler than federal, and also renew every 10 years.
Common law trademark rights are established by the mere use of a mark, but geographically limited to where the mark is actually used in commerce. These rights still trump a later federally registered mark in that geographic area. You can use the "TM" or "SM" designation.
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Empowering Ideas Business Talk Radio
On November 8th Angela Robinson will make a guest appearance on Rudy C & Kathy D's Empowering Ideas Entrepreneurship Talk Show. Empowering Ideas is an internet-based radio talk show dedicated to educating entrepreneurs about the intricacies of building and managing successful businesses. During her appearance Angela will share with listeners her tips regarding the legal aspects of running a successful business. So take a late lunch at your desk and tune in for some valuable business information from the experts!
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Reminder for Small Tax-Exempt Organizations
From the IRS: For tax periods beginning after December 31, 2006, small tax-exempt organizations whose annual gross receipts are normally $25,000 or less are required to electronically submit Form 990-N, also known as the e-Postcard, unless they choose to file a complete Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. The IRS encourages representatives of small tax-exempt charitable community organizations to file Form 990-N before the October 15, 2010 deadline. Small community organizations that fail to file a Form 990-N by this date risk losing their tax exempt status. As of June 30, 2010 more than 320,000 organizations were at risk of losing their exempt status. Learn more at:
www.irs.gov/charities/article/0,,id=169250,00.html.
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On-Line Legal Services Available
A.S. Robinson & Associates now offers fixed priced On-Line Legal Services for select legal matters. By utilizing the forms and resources provided through the firm's On-Line Legal Services, clients can cost-effectively create basic legal documents while still receiving input from a professional. The result is a legally sound product created specifically for that client. Click here for more details.
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15th Annual Independent Inventors Conference
From the USPTO: The 15th Annual Independent Inventors Conference, co-sponsored by the United States Patent Trademark Office (PTO),and Invent Now® will be held in Alexandria, VA at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office campus on November 4 - 5, 2010. For more information, visit: www.uspto.gov/inventors/independent/aiic_main.jsp.
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You own a Business. You need a Lawyer.
A.S. Robinson & Associates, PLLC offers personalized legal counseling for small to medium companies in a variety of areas including Business and Intellectual Property Law. The Firm's goal is to partner with its clients in addressing legal issues in an informed, service-oriented manner to help them navigate some of today's more complex and dynamic areas of the law. To that end, the Firm is staffed by attorneys with business and technical backgrounds to compliment their legal expertise and rival the offerings of national firms.
A.S. Robinson & Associates is located in Washington, D.C. and handles legal matters in D.C. and Maryland as well as before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.
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