A Minnesota Business Owner’s Guide to Word Trademarks
A Minnesota-focused guide from Twin Cities Trademarks | Trademark Lawyers | St. Paul, MN | Minneapolis, MN and the Twin Cities Updated October 2026 | Reviewed for Minnesota businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups ________________________________ Table of Contents ________________________________ 1. Introduction For many Minnesota entrepreneurs, a brand name is more than a label—it is the first […]
How Minnesota Federal Trademark Applicants Can Spot Trademark Scams Including www.pto-us.com and Other Fraud Sites
A Minnesota-focused guide from Twin Cities Trademarks | Trademark Lawyers | St. Paul, MN | Minneapolis, MN and the Twin Cities Updated October 2026 | Reviewed for Minnesota businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups Direct Answer Trademark scams are becoming more aggressive, especially in Minnesota. Fraudsters impersonate the USPTO, scrape public TSDR data, and send official‑looking emails […]
What is a trade dress and how can it help protect Minnesota businesses?
A Minnesota-focused guide from Twin Cities Trademarks | Trademark Lawyers | St. Paul, MN | Minneapolis, MN and the Twin Cities Updated October 2026 | Reviewed for Minnesota businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups Direct Answer: A trade dress protects the look or physical appearance of a product when that appearance is distinctive and identifies the source […]
Trademark Application Scam Alert for Minnesota Federal Trademark Applicants: Beware of Fraudulent “USPTO Verification” Emails from Teas@tsdrlawoffice.com
A Minnesota-focused guide from Twin Cities Trademarks | Trademark Lawyers | St. Paul, MN | Minneapolis, MN and the Twin Cities Updated October 2026 | Reviewed for Minnesota businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups _____________________________ Quick Takeaway If you receive an email from Teas@tsdrlawoffice.com, it is a trademark scam. The USPTO never sends messages from non‑@uspto.gov domains, […]
Outkast vs. Ovrkast: What the High-Profile Trademark Dispute Means for Minnesota Businesses
A Minnesota-focused guide from Twin Cities Trademarks | Trademark Lawyers | St. Paul, MN | Minneapolis, MN and the Twin Cities Updated October 2026 | Reviewed for Minnesota businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups ___________________________________________________________________________________ The recent lawsuit between legendary hip-hop group Outkast and rising rapper Ovrkast offers a timely reminder that trademark disputes are not limited […]
Domain Names, Trademarks, and Intellectual Property: What Minnesota Businesses Must Know
(Learn how Minnesota businesses can safely choose domain names, avoid trademark conflicts, and protect website content. Expert guidance from Twin Cities Trademarks.) A Minnesota-focused guide from Twin Cities Trademarks | Trademark Lawyers | St. Paul, MN | Minneapolis, MN and the Twin Cities Updated October 2026 | Reviewed for Minnesota businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups Direct […]
Trademark vs. Service Mark: Minnesota Guide for Business Owners
A Minnesota-focused guide from Twin Cities Trademarks | Trademark Lawyers | St. Paul, MN | Minneapolis, MN and the Twin Cities Updated October 2026 | Reviewed for Minnesota businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups Direct Answer: A trademark protects the names, logos, phrases, or designs used on goods, while a service mark protects branding used for services. […]
5 Trademark Protection Tips for Minnesota Businesses | Twin Cities Trademarks
A Minnesota-focused guide from Twin Cities Trademarks | Trademark Lawyers | St. Paul, MN | Minneapolis, MN and the Twin Cities Updated October 2026 | Reviewed for Minnesota businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups Direct Answer: Minnesota business owners can reduce trademark risk by clearing a name before launch, choosing a distinctive mark, filing early with the […]
A Minnesota Business Guide to Word Trademark Freedom-to-Operate Searches
A Minnesota-focused guide from Twin Cities Trademarks | Trademark Lawyers | St. Paul, MN | Minneapolis, MN and the Twin Cities Updated October 2026 | Reviewed for Minnesota businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups Direct Answer: Choosing a brand name is one of the most important early decisions a business owner makes. For Minnesota entrepreneurs, especially those […]
The Value of a Trademark Knockout Search
A Minnesota-focused guide from Twin Cities Trademarks | Trademark Lawyers | St. Paul, MN | Minneapolis, MN and the Twin Cities Updated October 2026 | Reviewed for Minnesota businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups Direct Answer: Choosing the right brand name is exciting, but it can also be risky if another business is already using something similar. […]