Can I register my trademark internationally?
Thanks to the Madrid Protocol in effect since 2003, international businesses are now able to easily secure trademark registration in approximately 75 countries with a single application. California trademark attorneys…
What is a Service Mark (SM)?
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office defines a service mark as: Any word, name, symbol, device, or any combination, used, or intended to be used, in commerce, to identify and…
Do trade secrets expire?
Since there is no legal way to register or claim a trade secret as part of your business, there is no way for the trade secret to expire. However, in…