Trademark Breather

Let’s talk about patience.
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As entrepreneurs we are risk-takers. We want to see immediate results. We want to see that we’re making a change, making progress, making moves. ⁣⁣
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But all good things take time. For example - the trademark application process. ⁣⁣
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And by time, I mean TIME.
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(Swipe right to checkout the timeline application process). ⁣⁣
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Going from ™️ to ®️ may take several months, if not a year...but I want you to hear this part too:⁣⁣
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The trademark office gives priority to those that file first. ⁣⁣
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So that means if your competitor files first, they’re first in line.
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It’s not just about who used it first. It’s also about who FILES first. ⁣⁣
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Take a peek at the application timelines in the slides. ⁣⁣
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1(A): In Use Application⁣⁣
2(A): Intent-to-Use Application⁣
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Wondering how to get trademarked? DM me to get started! ⁣ ⁣
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*Disclaimer: This post is strictly for general informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute legal advice. The timeline shown above will not apply to all situations.