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The franchising of a proven concept can be a great strategy. When a business decides to franchise, they are not just in the concept’s business, they are now in the business of finding, training and supporting franchisees and hopefully keeping franchisees happy. The franchisee becomes the partner/customer. One should purchase a franchise because the franchisor has a “proven system” with a strong brand and strong support/infrastructure. Franchising is not a “get rich” scheme for a franchisor or franchisee. Franchisors often

Published 7/12/2019  The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced that commencing August 3, 2019, all foreign–domiciled applicants, registrants, and parties to trademark proceedings will need to be represented by U.S.-licensed legal counsel. This new rule was said to be needed to safeguard the accuracy and integrity of the U.S. Trademark Register in response to the tens of thousands of inaccurate and/or possibly fraudulent filings by foreign applicants. What does foreign-domiciled mean? This would include: (1) any individual with

Published on February 1, 2017; Updated June 1, 2022 Your brand may be your most valuable asset. Are you protecting that asset? You can take steps yourself to protect your brand and there are some steps that are best left to experienced trademark counsel to handle. The following information is intended to serve as a guide in helping you protect your brand. If at any point in the process you have questions, please don’t hesitate to contact John Halski. 1.

Updated on February 20, 2019 If you are using your trademark only within a single U.S. state (and thus do not qualify for federal registration), you should register your trademark in that state. If you are using your trademark in interstate commerce or between the U.S. and a foreign country you should register your trademark with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (federal registration). Trademark registration?   In the United States, a trademark may be registered at the federal level if