TRADEMARK WARS® MASTERCLASS FOR ENTREPRENEURS


Created specifically for entrepreneurs, not lawyers.

DIY TRADEMARK MASTERCLASS

In a subject matter riddled with complexity, this masterclass provides easy to follow information, tips, and best practices for trademark owners who want to file their trademark documents directly in the USPTO "pro se" (without a lawyer).

If you're a brand owner doing business in the United States, don't miss this masterclass to get the insight you need to make more informed decisions about:

  • New Trademark Selection
  • How to Trademark Conflict Check a New Trademark
  • Step-by-Step Instructions on How to file a New Trademark Application Directly on the USPTO website "pro se" (without a lawyer)
  • How to Respond to a Notice of Allowance (Lecture 8)
  • How to Respond to an Office Action (Lecture 9)This Masterclass Exclusively Covers:

Before Application Filing:

TRADEMARK DUE DILIGENCE

  • Lecture 1: What is a Trademark? How to Sort Trademarks from Copyrights, Patents and Other Intellectual Property in Your Company. (10 minutes)
  • Lecture 2: Trademark Conflict Check: Descriptiveness. What this means, how to avoid it, and examples. (10 minutes)
  • Lecture 3: Trademark Conflict Check: Likelihood of Confusion. (Also called "trademark infringement"). How to do your own basic and targeted searches and spot obvious conflicts, hire a lawyer, or rebrand. (20 minutes)
  • Lecture 4: Trademark Conflict Check: Miscellaneous Issues. Other common mistakes to avoid in selecting a name. (10 Minutes)

Trademark Application Filing:

STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE AND LIVE DEMO

  • Lecture 5: Filing Trademark Application Direct: Preparation Materials. We discuss what information is needed to file a trademark application directly on USPTO website "pro se" (without an attorney). (5 Minutes)
  • Lecture 6: Filing Trademark Application Direct: Step-by-Step, Screen-by-Screen Instructions. Screen-by-Screen demo full of pro-tips and examples on how to file a trademark application directly on the USPTO website and pay only the government filing fee. (20 minutes)

After Trademark Application Filing:

TIMELINES, LEGAL REQUIREMENTS AND NEXT STEPS

  • Lecture 7: Pending Trademark Applications: Timelines, and How to Check Status. How to protect your trademark while your application is pending in the USPTO, how to avoid scams, plus next steps and deadlines in application registation process. (5 minutes).
  • Lecture 8: Notice of Allowance Guide: Pending Trademark Applications: Notice of Allowance Received. What’s Next?
  • Lecture 9: Office Actions Guide: Common Reasons, explanations, and best practices for overcoming a Trademark Office Actions in the USPTO and how to overcome them.
  • Lecture 10: After Registation Guide: Renewals, Notices, and Trademark Monitoring Tips

The masterclass may save you hundreds of dollars in legal costs now, and serve as a foundation of useful information on trademark protection as you continue innovate and create brands in the United States.

Disclaimer: The information in this masterclass is so precise, we must emphasize that YOU MAY NOT RELY ON THIS INFORMATION AS OFFICIAL LEGAL ADVICE, AND SHOULD CONSULT WITH AN ATTORNEY FOR YOUR SPECIFIC TRADEMARK. DIY TRADEMARKS DIRECT IS NOT A LAW FIRM OR A FILING SERVICE.


Your Instructor


David Nima
David Nima


David is an expert trademark attorney with over 13 years experience consulting brand owners in the United States on federal trademark protection. David has a distinguished track record for delivering winning strategies to startups and entrepreneurs on critical brand protection issues across the full trademark adoption and registration cycle and has been recognized as among the Top 30 Most Influential Attorneys in Digital Media and E-Commerce Law.


Course Curriculum


  Introduction and Table of Contents
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  Lecture 1: What is a Trademark? Different Types of Intellectual Property Explained
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  Lecture 2: Pre-Filing Trademark Conflict Check for Descriptiveness
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  Lecture 3: Pre-Filing Trademark Conflict Check for Likelihood of Confusion
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  Lecture 4: Pre-Filing Trademark Conflict Check for Miscellaneous Issues
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  Lecture 5: DIY Trademark Filing Application Direct: Preparation Materials
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  Lecture 6: Trademark Filing Application Direct: Step-by-Step, Screen-by-Screen Instructions
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  Lecture 7: Pending Trademark Applications-Timelines & How to Check Trademark Application Status
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  Lecture 8: Notice of Allowance Guide for Applicants Without a Lawyer
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  Lecture 9: Office Actions and Refusals
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  Lecture 10: Post Registration Due Diligence and Renewals
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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.

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