TRADEMARK HORROR STORIES

Lessons to Learn In Under 15 Minutes From Completely Preventable Trademark Disasters

Shake your head at these trademark horror stories.

Smile smugly because you have access to better advice.

OTHER ENTREPRENEURS MADE THESE MISTAKES. YOU DON’T HAVE TO.

I’m Angela Langlotz, trademark attorney, and I’m on a mission to help entrepreneurs protect their valuable IP rights against trademark infringers and copyright thieves..

I’ve been an attorney for over 16 years, and I’ve filed over 300 successful trademark applications for my clients. I’ve also successfully argued — and won — on behalf of my clients when unreasonably stubborn trademark examiners refused to register my clients’ marks.

I’ve seen the types of things that entrepreneurs stumble over again and again, and so I’m looking to save others the same pain. I enjoy educating entrepreneurs and business leaders in a way that is engaging and entertaining, without the big words and legalese.

LESSONS FROM THE TRENCHES

Sure, many of these stories are funny, but they also illustrate what not to do, and common problems that entrepreneurs have when they don’t get the right advice about their trademarks. In this entertaining video and pdf, you’ll discover:

Why you need to search for an existing user of your proposed trademark so that you can avoid having to rebrand later
How close is “too close” to the trademark of another, so you can avoid having your trademark application rejected by the trademark examiner
Why hiring a “generalist” attorney to advise you about trademarks and brand strategy is not the right path for most entrepreneurs
Why some types of marks are unlikely to be accepted so that you can avoid rejection of your trademark application, so you can avoid picking the wrong brand and having to re-brand later
Why you want to get professional advice before filing your trademark so that you can avoid wasting money on non-refundable filing fees
Why hiring a “cheapie” trademark filing service can actually cost you more money in the end
Why some kinds of trademark mentions on your webpages are not allowed, so you can avoid trouble with Big Scary Companies who own valuable brands and will sue you if you use their marks

I’VE HELPED ENTREPRENEURS JUST LIKE YOU

We’ve retained Angela Langlotz on several projects, and will continue to use her for our trademark issues. She has helped us develop and protect our brands, including helping us select brands for our products. She has also given us advice on trademark usage, helping us to avoid the common pitfalls that plague small businesses. I wholeheartedly recommend Trademark Doctor and Angela Langlotz for any company who wants proactive, responsive care and management for their important brands.

Vish Canaran

CEO, Liquid Analytics

I was having some trademark issues, and needed an expert to help me understand all the little details required to protect my brand. Angela instilled confidence in me with her feedback and advice. Starting a company is tough but she made it really easy for us to take care of legal matters for our brand. She walked us through the trademark registration process and explained in detail a solution for our problem. I am grateful to have found her online and I would recommend her to any of my business associates for trademark advice.

Andrew Park

President, Carapace Custom Wetsuits

I called Angela because someone was ripping off my stuff and passing it off as their own. Angela gave me a strategy to deal with these thieves, and I was grateful for her advice.

Leslie Meehan

President, Cat's Meow Design

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IGNORANCE IS NOT BLISS

If you run a business, and you sell anything with a brand on it, you need to see if you have any of these ticking time bombs in your business.

Ignorance is not bliss!