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WHAT IS THE SUPPLEMENTAL TRADEMARK REGISTER? After seven months, you receive a letter from the USPTO examining attorney assigned to your Trademark application, informing you that, “Your mark has been accepted for the Supplemental Register.” Sounds promising, but what on earth does that mean? What is the Supplemental Register? The Lanham Act (the U.S. Trademark Act) provides for two Trademark Registers: the Principal Register and the Supplemental Register. The Princ

Protecting your business trademark should be top of your 2017 resolutions: If you’re wondering whether protecting your brand with a trademark is important, here are some key facts to consider. First, what exactly is a trademark/service mark? According to the USPTO “A trademark/service mark is generally a word phrase, symbol, or design or a combination thereof, that identifies and distinguishes the source of the goods/services of one party from that of another.” Key here is that a trademark pro

In the world of mergers and acquisitions, the term “stalking horse bid” often surfaces, particularly in the context of bankruptcy proceedings. While it might sound like something out of a medieval tale, a stalking horse bid is a modern financial maneuver that can play a crucial role in the sale of distressed assets. What is a Stalking Horse Bid?A stalking horse bid is an initial bid on the assets of a bankrupt company, made by a prospective buyer chosen by the debtor. This bid sets the floor pri

Dropping by for our latest episode of Insights for Business Owners are the wonderful Lauren Keches and Bria McCray of the fascinating HumanSide Inc. They offer some insight as to how their organization trains executives to cultivate positive, forward-thinking intrapersonal relations within one’s company.You can listen here: https://soundcloud.com/david-sterrett-439158590/episode-16-lauren-keches-and-bria-mccray-humanside-inc Learn more about HumanSide: https://www.thehumansideof.us/team