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USPTO Trademark Search Resources
About the USPTO’s New Trademark Search System This article contains information about the new USPTO Trademark Search, links to additional resources, plus video transcriptions of all Answers for Searching videos. Answers for Searching – Video Q&A Series Many users have questions about using t...
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I ♡ Trademarks Newsletter
I ♡ Trademarks Newsletter: Issue #439
Sign up for Alt Legal’s mildly humorous, pun-filled “I ♡ Trademarks” weekly newsletter to stay current on all things trademarks and IP. Unintended Consequences A...
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The Trademark Filing You Won’t See Coming: Stealth Strategy in Trinidad and Tobago
Brand owners planning confidential product launches are increasingly looking to trademark strategies that allow for early filing without early exposure. In this context, ...
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Alt Legal, Com Laude, and Seed IP Webinar: Right Side of the Dot: Claiming Your Brand’s Place in the Next TLD Round
The internet’s name space is about to expand—big time. In April 2026, ICANN will open a new application window for Top Level Domains (TLDs), giving brand owners a rar...
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Alt Legal Webinar: Trademarks MENA Lot: Trademark Strategy in the Middle East and North Africa
Navigating the trademark landscape in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region can be a complex endeavor, especially for U.S. businesses expanding into this dynamic...
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New USPTO TEAS Security Measures: What Trademark Practitioners Need to Know
The USPTO has implemented new security protocols for certain TEAS forms, designed to enhance protections against unauthorized filings. These measures, which took effect b...
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I ♡ Trademarks Newsletter: Issue #438
Sign up for Alt Legal’s mildly humorous, pun-filled “I ♡ Trademarks” weekly newsletter to stay current on all things trademarks and IP. Schooled in IP The Nation...
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Working as a Trademark Administrator (TMA) at a University
Have you ever thought about being a Trademark Administrator (TMA) in higher education? I had no idea a role like that existed until I found myself creating such a positio...
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