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“Morris has been handling my software company\'s intellectual property matters for the last few years. He has consistently proven himself reliable, affordable, timely, honest, friendly, empathetic, and exceptionally knowledgeable. Morris is the go-to individual for trademark issues big or small.”

- Kevin O’Neil, Candywriter, LLC
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- Doug Belleville, STL Beds, Inc.
“Morris is outstanding. His work is excellent. He\'s on time every time. He\'s trustworthy and delivers on his word. His communications are detailed, thorough, and clear. His prices are reasonable. He\'s very accessible, responsive, professional, and one of the most decent people I\'ve ever had the pleasure of meeting and doing business with. I\'ve enjoyed working with him for the past two years and I fully anticipate working with him for many years to come.”

- Barry Kepp, Nova Innovations, LC
“Morris did our trademark at Proforze. He walked us through the whole process and answered all of our questions promptly We were very satisfied with both the quality and cost of the work and are looking to hire Morris again to do another trademark for a branding project at Proforze. I would recommend Morris if you have any trademark work you\'re looking to outsource.”

- Jacqueline Walker, Proforze, Inc.
“I consider trademark and copyright a specialty and I need Morris’ services to make sure that our logos and our trade names are all protected. He’s thorough, and because he concentrates on that, I know the job is done right.”

- Eric Stuhler, Chief Counsel, Lindenwood University

Trademarkia Review (Part 1) – Is Trademarkia a Scam?

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Morris Turek • 0 Comments

The Disturbing Truth about Trademarkia (a/k/a LegalForce)

Part of my responsibility as a trademark attorney is to help individuals make informed decisions.  My law practice is devoted exclusively to educating people about trademarks, as well as helping them research, register, and defend their marks.

That said, I feel compelled to provide some background on a web-based company called Trademarkia.  Trademarkia is very similar to LegalZoom in that it is not a law firm.  Also, just like LegalZoom, Trademarkia apparently believes that people who are seeking trademark services can be properly served through a one-size-fits-all approach.
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What is a Trademark Class? How Do I Choose the Correct Trademark International Class?

Posted on December 30, 2012 by Morris Turek • 0 Comments

If you have ever attempted to register a trademark, you already know that the trademark application form requires you to identify the trademark class into which your product or service falls.  Most people look at the portion of the form that asks for the trademark international class and, not surprisingly, have no idea what that… Continue Reading

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Trademark a Product Name? Can Yours Be Registered as a Trademark?

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Morris Turek • 0 Comments

People ask me all the time if it is possible to trademark a product name.  The answer is….sometimes.  Some categories of product names are eligible for federal trademark registration with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”), while others are not.  In general, the more unique and creative your product name is, the easier… Continue Reading

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What is a Final Office Action?

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Morris Turek • 0 Comments

A final office action is issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) if you did not successfully or properly respond to all of the issues raised in a previous trademark office action.  If you fail to take action within six months from the date the final office action is sent, your trademark… Continue Reading

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What is a USPTO Trademark Search?

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Morris Turek • 0 Comments

A USPTO trademark search is a search of the United States Patent and Trademark Office records.  It will reveal pending trademark applications and existing trademark registrations that are active (live), as well as abandoned applications and canceled registrations that are inactive (dead).… Continue Reading

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A Trademark for Trayvon: Protection or Exploitation?

A Trademark for Trayvon: Protection or Exploitation?

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Morris Turek • 0 Comments

Last week, a friend of mine emailed me an article about a trademark issue related to the Trayvon Martin story. In the event you haven’t heard about Trayvon Martin because you’ve been doing research in Antarctica for the past month, Trayvon was an African-American teenager who was shot and killed in Florida by a neighborhood… Continue Reading

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Legalzoom and Trademark Registration: A Match Made in Hell

Legalzoom and Trademark Registration: A Match Made in Hell

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Morris Turek • 4 Comments

Last week, I received a telephone call from a guy located in Florida who was on the verge of opening a new business.  Apparently, he was thinking about using LegalZoom to assist in the preparation and filing of his trademark application.  For those of you who don’t already know, LegalZoom is an online legal document… Continue Reading

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Jay-Z and Beyonce Become Proud Parents of a Trademark

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Morris Turek • 0 Comments

This week’s article is about a trademark issue involving two of the biggest names in music and their month-old offspring.  On January 7, Rapper Jay-Z and singer Beyonce Knowles became parents of a precious seven pound bundle of joy.  Like many celebrity couples who think it’s chic to give their children absurd names, they immediately… Continue Reading

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Ridiculous Trademark Opposition of the Week – Norwood Promotional Products v. Thomas Publishing Company

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Morris Turek • 18 Comments

This week’s article is about the recent antics of Norwood Promotional Products, LLC.  Norwood is a major supplier of imprinted promotional products.  It is probably best known for its line of KOOZIE insulated can and bottle sleeves, but it also offers hundreds of other items on which you can print company names and logos or… Continue Reading

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