Josh Gerben
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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I am a trademark attorney and founder of the Gerben Perrott PLLC. In 2008, during the…
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The PPP program shows us how American values have changed since World War II
The PPP program shows us how American values have changed since World War II
I have a personal story to share about the "payroll protection program" or "PPP" loans. My dad runs three automotive…
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BREXIT: Will EU trademarks still be valid in the UK?
BREXIT: Will EU trademarks still be valid in the UK?
While the full extent of the political and economic ramifications caused by Brexit remain to be seen, owners of EU…
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How Does the Trademark Registration Process Work?
How Does the Trademark Registration Process Work?
The process of obtaining a trademark registration is a lot more complicated than most people realize. In a best-case…
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USPTO Now Requires Foreign Applicants to Hire U.S. Counsel to Register Trademarks
USPTO Now Requires Foreign Applicants to Hire U.S. Counsel to Register Trademarks
This year, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) made a major policy change. Businesses based outside…
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5 Common Trademark Mistakes
5 Common Trademark Mistakes
Your brand is the heartbeat of your business. But, is it fully protected? You understand the importance of your brand.
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How to Maintain & Protect a Trademark Registration
How to Maintain & Protect a Trademark Registration
A trademark owner's responsibilities are far from over once the U.S.
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4 Critical Considerations When Filing a Trademark
4 Critical Considerations When Filing a Trademark
The filing of a trademark application appears relatively straightforward on the surface. But that is deceiving.
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How to Protect Marijuana Brands and Trademarks
How to Protect Marijuana Brands and Trademarks
Brand protection should be of utmost importance to new and existing business owners. Yet, what about business owners of…
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If I had a time machine… I’d go back to 1999 and tell my 18-year-old self: "Everyone you meet now could be a client later." Because no matter how…
If I had a time machine… I’d go back to 1999 and tell my 18-year-old self: "Everyone you meet now could be a client later." Because no matter how…
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Publications
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International Trademark Filing Strategies: How, When & Where to File a Trademark Outside the U.S.
IP Watchdog
See publicationIn this article I discuss items a company should consider when attempting to register its trademark in various countries around the world.
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How to Trademark Your Blog Name
BloggingPro
See publicationA discussion of the steps a blogger should take to protect the name of a blog.
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Protecting Your Trademark When Crowdfunding Your Product
Bloomberg Law
See publicationIn this article I discuss the considerations a business should give to the name of a new product or brand that is subject to a crowdfunding campaign.
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Finding Clients: 3 Strategies for Solo Attorneys
Solo in Colo
See publicationI discuss ways for solo practitioners to find clients to build their law firms.
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Top 4 Things Dermatologists Must Know About Trademarks
The Dermatologist
See publicationIn this article I write about the importance of protecting the name of a medical practice for a dermatologist. This includes federal trademark protection of a dermatology practice name and logo.
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Five Tips on Hiring an SEO Firm for Your Law Practice
Attorney At Work
See publicationI discuss considerations attorneys and law firms should make when hiring an internet marketing company.
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What is a Trademark and Why You Should Have One
ShopKeep
See publicationI go over some basics of identifying protectable trademarks and then strategies for which trademarks a company should register.
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Trademarks 101: What Medtech Businesses Need to Know
Medical Device and Diagnostic Industry
See publicationI discuss how medical device makers can develop and protect their brand names.
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Top 4 Things Solar Businesses Must Know About Trademarks
Solar Builder
See publicationI discuss what solar businesses need to consider when selecting and protecting their companies names, logos and slogans.
Courses
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Trademark Fundamentals: A to (R)
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Honors & Awards
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WTR 1000 - Leading Trademark Firm for Strategy and Prosecution
World Trademark Review
Our firm was found to be one of the leading trademark law firm's in the United States for trademark strategy and prosecution by the World Trademark Review.
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WTR 1000 - Leading Trademark Practitioner Recognition
World Trademark Review
I was named a "leading practitioner" in regards to trademark prosecution matters by World Trademark Review Magazine. The publication also noted that I was the #6 trademark filer in the United States for the prior year.
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Top Trademark Attorney and Filer
Corporation Service Company - Trademark Insider
I was named the #3 trademark filer in the United States for 2009 by the Trademark Insider.
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