John Rampton of http://www.entrepreneur.com/ says the following: Having a specific strategy for using Pinterest is still an entirely new realm, and it can help to have some inspiration from others who have blazed the trail for the rest of us. Pinterest-marketing experts such as Cynthia Sanchez of Oh So Pinteresting have helped show other marketers how Pinterest … Continue reading Marketing tips on a social network platform
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Trademark24 is a web-based trademark searching- and registration service helping the individual, companies and some of the biggest intellectual property firms in all matters to do with trademarks. We have been instrumental in the registration of over twenty five thousand trademarks.
Brands typically comprise various elements, such as: name: the word or words used to identify a company, product, service, or concept logo: the visual trademark that identifies a brand tagline or catchphrase: "The Quicker Picker Upper" is associated with Bounty paper towels graphics: the "dynamic ribbon" is a trademarked part of Coca-Cola's brand shapes: the … Continue reading The different brand elements
Brand From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Brand is the "name, term, design, symbol, or any other feature that identifies one seller's product distinct from those of other sellers."[1] Brands are used in business,marketing, and advertising. Initially, livestock branding was adopted to differentiate one person's cattle from another's by means of a distinctive symbol burned into … Continue reading What is “brand” really?
Failure to search first. Without first doing a comprehensive search, you do not know whether someone may already be using a similar name for a similar product or service, or whether there is a pending application or registration that could block your application. Not including the proper logo or wording as the “drawing.” The wording … Continue reading Top mistakes made when you do DIY filing of a trademark
Erik Pelton writes the following: I get asked all the time: “Can I file a trademark application by myself?” The simple answer is yes. No attorney is necessary. But just because you can does not mean that you should. [Of course, I recognize that my position is biased, since I have helped clients obtain more … Continue reading Can I file a trademark myself?
Please see the full article here from BD Live: http://www.bdlive.co.za/companies/2014/09/30/no-smooth-sailing-yet-for-new-cipc-website-online-systems No smooth sailing yet for new CIPC website, online systems THE launch of the new website and online transactions services of the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) has not been without glitches. Related articles Crash aside, the new-look CIPC means business CIPC website back up … Continue reading CIPC systems down and no smooth sailing in sight…
The new CIPC website, launched earlier this week, is still down and no indication was given by CIPC as to when we can expect a fully-functional portal again. We apologise to our clients for delays caused by this. We will commence your work as soon as we are able to.
The Magic 8-Ball Without a doubt,' Albert Carter and Abe Bookman would have needed psychic powers to have predicted the eventual success of their Syco-Seer fortune-telling device. Even then, they would have been 'very doubtful' that it would one day take the form of an 8 ball. 'It is certain,' however, that … Continue reading Weird Inventions That Made Millions – #8
A South African trademark registration only covers the Republic of South Africa. It does not afford protection in any of South Africa's neighbouring states, or any other country and a separate application must be filed in each of these countries if registered protection is required. Applications for registration in foreign countries can be based on … Continue reading Does registration of your trademark in SA cover other countries?
To make things a bit more affordable, we now offer a FREE trademark exact check. Your word mark will be checked against the official records...yes, for FREE! Click here and follow the simple instructions. Play nice: One trademark and one class per query - anything else will find a swift dustbin death. The trademark may consist … Continue reading Free Trademark Check!
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