Have you trademarked your brand name, personal name, slogan, logo, hashtag, color, website URL, social media handle, podcast name, sound etc. that identifies goods or services you USE or INTEND TO USE in commerce?Ê
This is that book you didnÕt know you needed. ÊHere you will find 20 pages of original content, including the never-before-seen, IP Planner and Punch Listª_; a collection of check sheets, brainstorming exercise forms, interactive puzzle pages, and record keeping logs for current and future IP applications.ÊÊKey forms were duplicated for future use.ÊÊ
If you made it here, youÕre probably looking in to what it means to file a trademark application.ÊÊWell, youÕve come to the right place.ÊÊThis book was birthed from a lack of ÒlocalÓ legal resources.ÊÊThe bottom line is, you CAN DIY.ÊÊThe main goal here, is to help you be efficient, in doing so.ÊÊ
This book will NOT teach law, provide legal advice, teach Òbusiness 101Ó, how to create a business plan, NOR will it teach the type of business entity to set up.ÊÊThis book WILL however, be the Òproject managerÓ, pointing users to the resources, designed by the USPTO that may assist in learning, as you plan and complete your IP application.
The biggest fear is, ÒCan I really do this without a lawyer?ÓÊÊThe answer is, ÒYes, you canÓ.ÊÊIS THIS FOR EVERYONE?ÊÊNo, not at all! ÊReadÊmy disclaimer at the front of the book. ÊLegal matters should be handled by a licensed legal professional, however, sometimes situations arise when this is not attainable.ÊÊHiring a lawyer could cost $1000 or more. ÊTime, is also a factor in hiring a lawyer, asÊyou may need something filed quickly. Yes, this is a tremendous undertaking, but if you have time to study and understand the USPTO filing procedures, this book will help lay out the Òfloor planÓ, to assist as you secure your IP.ÊÊ
ÒIs all of this necessary?ÓÊÊYou be the judge.ÊÊSecure your IP today.