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Trademark and copyright blog
Plain-English articles on protecting a brand and creative work, written by Deborah.
Registration of AI Created or Assisted Works: The US Copyright Office's Position
As a general rule, purely AI created content is not copyright protected or eligible for copyright registration.
Copyright Overview, Part 2
Why should you file for copyright registration of your work?
Copyright Overview, Part 1
What copyright is, what it protects, and how it functions.
Navigating the 2025 Changes to the USPTO Trademark Application Fees and Process
Significant changes took effect January 18, 2025.
The Power of the Cease and Desist Letter
A strategy for protecting what's yours.
Business Entity, Trade Names and Brand Names: A Trademark Perspective
A unique business name is not the same as a protected brand.
Have an Idea? Secure Your Brand's Future from Day One
You do not need an established business to start protecting a brand.
How Strong is Your Brand?
How to choose a strong trademark for your brand.
Understanding the Different Types of Trademark Protection
Federal, state and common-law protection, and what each one gives you.
Understanding Trademarks: A Comprehensive Guide for Business Owners
A plain-English guide to trademarks for business owners.
Should You Use Trademarks in Your Writing?
When brand names belong in your writing, and when they do not.
A Tale of Two Registers: Principal Register vs. Supplemental Register
What separates the two USPTO registers and why it matters.
What is a Trademark?
The basics of what a trademark is and what it protects.
Common Trademark Registration Myths and Misconceptions
Myths that trip up first-time filers, and the facts behind them.
Can You Trademark a Book Title or Book Series?
What can and cannot be registered when it comes to titles and series.
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