Is Your Business Name Already Taken? How To Avoid Trademark Conflicts Before Launch

Many entrepreneurs assume trademark conflicts only happen when two companies sell the same product. In reality, trademark law is much broader than that. It is surprisingly common for a business to invest in branding only to discover that an earlier trademark registration blocks the name. The reason often lies in how trademark classifications work. Many entrepreneurs assume trademark conflicts only happen when two companies sell the same product. In reality, trademark law is much broader than that. It is surprisingly common for a business to invest in branding only to discover that an earlier t... [5720 chars]