Written By: Lawrence A. Maxham, January 2019 China has a history of entrepreneurialism, innovation, and technological advancements spanning thousands of years, but in the modern era, China has only had a trademark system for about 35 years. Since all products and services are sold with trademarks, China’s relatively new status as a major international...
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Written By: Lawrence A. Maxham Part 3 of our Should Your Register Your Trademark? series will take a look at the importance of filing for registration of your trademark as soon as possible. It is imperative that you register your trademark as soon as you have chosen your mark, have had a professional search done and the results professionally evaluated...
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Continuing our series Should You Register Your Trademark? Part 2 will explore the importance of goodwill in the marketplace and why it is important to act quickly on protecting your trademark and brand. But first, it may be helpful to set out some of the basic values of trademarks to your business. The Importance of Establishing Trademark Rights ASAP A...
Read MoreShould You Register Your Trademark? Part 1
The Maxham Firm has over 50 years of experience in patent and trademark law. With so many years under our belt, we have identified some of the most common mistakes many businesses make when budgeting for their new business endeavor. In this month’s series, Should You Register Your Trademark?, we will explore three common scenarios businesses face when...
Read MoreInternational Aspects of Patent and Trademark Laws
Why Hiring a Small Firm for International Business is Valuable Written by: Lawrence A. Maxham of The Maxham Firm (May 2017) (Ad) In a world where commerce in products and services is not limited by national borders, a knowledge, or at least a nodding acquaintance, of how and why Intellectual Property (IP) rights beyond the US boundaries may be significant,...
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