Table of contents Skip to a section in the ultimate guide to brand naming: Why brand names are important What makes a good/bad brand name? Types of brand names The brand naming process The naming brief How to generate name ideas Trademark prescreening Domain names How to present brand names Books about brand naming Websites […]
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How to protect your emerging brand’s identity (infographic)
There are a growing number of new brands emerging in just about every industry you can think of, and it’s more important than ever to know about your options to protect your brand. In the digital era, where virtually everything is accessible online, taking hold of your intellectual ownership can be quite strategic. This post […]
Anatomy of a trademark: International Classes
This article is for informational purposes only. It should not be construed as legal advice for any individual matter, nor does it create an attorney-client relationship between you and the author or the publisher. This article discusses concepts and methods applicable to U.S. law and may differ in other jurisdictions. When conceiving a new brand […]
Branding news roundup: April/May 2019
Every month or two, I publish a newsletter with branding news, updates on the podcast, featured blog posts, and branding tips and tools. If you’re not already getting the newsletter, sign up here. The most recent newsletter featured the six stories below. Target has launched a new private label brand named “Everspring” for “clean and natural,” sustainable […]
Ten ways to “trade dress” for success
A growing category of trademarks has opened new opportunities for the clever strategist or brand manager to define and protect a brand. When an item’s “total image and overall appearance” successfully identifies its source like other trademarks do, that look and feel can function as a trademark. The components comprising that look and feel are called trade dress.
Definition of trademark (What is a trademark?)
A trademark is a word(s) and/or design(s) that identifies the source of goods or services.
