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To help in our discussion of trademarks, service marks and trade names; we’d like to introduce you to a small business owner named Greg.  Greg has just started a new business in Beaverton, Oregon called Greg’s Gadgets.  He plans to manufacture gadgets and provide maintenance and training services for the gadgets, both under the Greg’s…

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Now that we have those definitions out of the way, what can Greg do to protect his brand name?   Common Law Trademark   Enforceable rights in a trademark or service mark generally arise under common law by adoption and use of the mark in connection with goods and services moving in commerce.  The trademark…

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Is Buying A Franchise Right For You?

Potential Benefits. Buying a franchise may be a good choice for you if you want to operate your own business without re-inventing the wheel. When you buy a franchise (and thereby become a franchisee) you theoretically receive the following benefits: 1.         Training in all aspects of the business by the owner of the franchise system (the franchisor); 2.        …

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