Concepts in Commerce Blog

What symbol can I use BEFORE the trademark is issued?

By Andrew Lahser, Patent Attorney on 20 Jan 2012

The ™ symbol, or a superscripted TM.

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Esquire: How do you use the word?

By A. Lahser, Patent Attorney on 19 Jan 2012

Esquire is usually used as an honorific title when addressing a lawyer in formal writing.

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Can I use my last name in my music career if it’s trademarked?

By Andrew Lahser, Patent Attorney on 18 Jan 2012

It depends. For example, what is sold with the trademark, and for how long? Are you 14 or 50, and how long have you played professionally?

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