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If you’ve tried to register a brand name or slogan and received a USPTO trademark refusal that says your phrase “fails to function” as a trademark, you’re not alone. Over the past few years, USPTO examining[...]

If you’re a startup founder, creative professional, or entrepreneur in Charleston or anywhere in South Carolina, chances are you’ve been told to “get an NDA” before pitching your idea or sharing your business model. But just[...]

As more government agencies and private institutions prioritize supplier diversity, certification as a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) or Women Business Enterprise (WBE) can open valuable doors for small businesses. Federal WOSB certification, administered by the U.S.[...]

fitness-icon-set.zip In today’s economy, entrepreneurship is booming. From gig work and side hustles to dropshipping, influencer brands, and online consulting, more people than ever are starting businesses. But while platforms like Etsy, Shopify, Amazon, and Upwork[...]

When a business loses an owner to death, the emotional toll is just the beginning. Without a plan in place, the financial aftermath can destabilize the company. Especially in businesses that are high in assets but[...]

The landscape of United States data privacy regulation is evolving at a blistering pace. Once, businesses only worried about California’s Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA); now by 2025, 20 states have enacted comprehensive privacy laws. In 2024[...]

In trademark law, establishing a likelihood of confusion often hinges not only on the similarity of the trademarks themselves, but also on whether the goods or services they identify are sufficiently related. Section 1207.01(a) of the[...]

In late March 2025, a high-profile trademark dispute erupted in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, pitting famed surf and lifestyle brand Lost International, LLC ("Lost") (a surfboard, surf accessory, and surf[...]

Selecting a trademark is a critical business decision. Companies often grapple with how to name their product or service in a way that attracts customers but also qualifies for trademark protection. One common approach is to[...]

The United States trademark landscape is evolving rapidly, with record trademark application volumes and new challenges reshaping strategy. Business owners, entrepreneurs, and online sellers face a crowded field of brands and changing rules at the United[...]