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Brand Protection Software: How to Match the Right Tool to Your Threat Model
Brand protection software is a $1B market with dozens of vendors. This guide maps tools to threat models so you pick the right one, not the best-marketed one.
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Maya Tan
·17 min read
Free Trademark Search: What the Best Tools Actually Cover (and Where They Stop)
A free trademark search catches the obvious conflicts fast. The 8 tools worth using, what each one covers, and where free stops being enough.
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Trademark Infringement: What It Is, How Courts Test for It, and What to Do Next
Trademark infringement costs $375K+ to litigate. Learn what it means legally, how courts test for it, the penalties, and what to do if you're on either side.
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Amazon Brand Registry: Trademark Requirements, Enrollment Steps, and What You Actually Get
Amazon Brand Registry requires a trademark to enroll. Learn eligibility requirements, enrollment steps, costs, and the tools you unlock in 2026.
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Trademark vs Patent vs Copyright: What Each Protects, What Each Costs, and Which You Actually Need
Trademark vs copyright vs patent: real costs ($65 to $20K+), timelines, and durations compared. Learn which IP protection your business actually needs.
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How to Trademark a Phrase: A Complete Guide
Learn how to trademark a phrase at the USPTO. Covers distinctiveness tests, filing steps, $250-$350 fees, and the mistakes that get applications refused.
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How Long Does a Trademark Last? Duration, Renewal Deadlines, and What Happens If You Miss One
How long does a trademark last? US marks last 10 years but need maintenance at year 5. Learn deadlines, fees, grace periods, and what a missed filing costs.
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·16 min read
How to Trademark a Logo: What Changes When Your Mark Is a Design
How to trademark a logo at the USPTO: design search codes, specimen rules, composite vs. separate filing, and the mistakes that sink design mark applications.
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·18 min read
How Much Does a Trademark Cost? The Real Numbers for 2026
Trademark cost in 2026: $350/class government fee, $1,000-$2,500 for attorney help, plus renewal fees. Full breakdown of every cost from filing to maintenance.
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