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TM Law TM Law’s attorneys have over 60 combined years of legal experience! We specialize in helping individuals, businesses, and other attorneys nationwide!

TM Law has been helping clients protect their intellectual property nationwide for more than 40 years.

🎯 Missing a trademark renewal deadline is one of the most preventable ways to lose a registration, yet it happens more o...
05/29/2026

🎯 Missing a trademark renewal deadline is one of the most preventable ways to lose a registration, yet it happens more often than most brand owners expect because the timeline is easy to lose track of. If you have questions about where your trademarks stand in their maintenance cycle, we can help you understand what deadlines apply and what filings you need.

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05/29/2026

A trademark is an asset and like most assets it can be transferred. Whether you are selling a business, restructuring, or passing it along, your trademark can go with it. The key is making sure the transfer is done correctly so the protection you worked for stays intact.


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⭐ We are so grateful for Noelle's kind words and for the trust she placed in Kelly and the team.
05/28/2026

⭐ We are so grateful for Noelle's kind words and for the trust she placed in Kelly and the team.

⏰ When trademark maintenance filings are missed, registrations can be cancelled and brand names that took years to build...
05/28/2026

⏰ When trademark maintenance filings are missed, registrations can be cancelled and brand names that took years to build become available for others to claim. If you have questions about trademark renewal and what you need to keep protection in place, we can help you understand what the process involves.

The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements.

✅ Maintaining a trademark requires timely filings, proof the mark is still in use, and renewal at year 10, but proving c...
05/27/2026

✅ Maintaining a trademark requires timely filings, proof the mark is still in use, and renewal at year 10, but proving consumer confusion is never part of that process, that only comes into play in infringement cases. If you have questions about trademark maintenance and what filings you need to stay protected, we can help you understand what the process involves.

The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements.

📄 A trademark registration requires specific maintenance filings at set intervals, and missing even one deadline can res...
05/26/2026

📄 A trademark registration requires specific maintenance filings at set intervals, and missing even one deadline can result in losing the registration entirely. If you have questions about keeping your trademark active and in good standing, we can help you understand what the maintenance process involves.

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🔍 Many trademark owners do not realize their registration comes with ongoing filing requirements, and missing even one d...
05/25/2026

🔍 Many trademark owners do not realize their registration comes with ongoing filing requirements, and missing even one deadline can lead to cancellation. If you have questions about trademark renewal and what you need to do to keep protection in place, we can help you understand what the process involves.

The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements.

🕊️ Honoring the courage and sacrifice remembered this Memorial Day. Grateful for those who gave so much so others could ...
05/25/2026

🕊️ Honoring the courage and sacrifice remembered this Memorial Day. Grateful for those who gave so much so others could build and create freely.

⭐ We are grateful for Matt's trust and truly appreciate these kind words.
05/22/2026

⭐ We are grateful for Matt's trust and truly appreciate these kind words.

🏷️ As lookalike products become more common, many brand owners are unsure whether what they see in the market is legally...
05/22/2026

🏷️ As lookalike products become more common, many brand owners are unsure whether what they see in the market is legally actionable or just a design trend that happens to resemble their look. If you have questions about your brand's visual identity and what protection may apply, we can help you understand where the lines are and what your options might be.

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05/22/2026

Not all trademarks are created equal and the USPTO uses a spectrum of distinctiveness to decide how protectable yours actually is. There are five levels. Generic marks like calling your water company Water can never be trademarked. Descriptive marks describe your product and are very hard to protect. Suggestive marks hint at what you do without spelling it out, think Netflix. Arbitrary marks use a real word with no connection to the product, like Apple for computers. And fanciful marks are completely made up words like Pepsi, which sit at the top of the spectrum and get the strongest protection. If you are building a brand, knowing where your name lands before you file can save you a lot of time and money.

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