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Submitting a trademark is a way to protect your intellectual property. Learn how to submit a trademark properly, how it differs from a copyright and more.

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Establishing the notoriety of a trademark will offer broader protection whether or not it is registered, says Izuchukwu Chinedo of Inventa. Popular trademarks are those trademarks that are easily ...