Topeka Trademark Attorneys & Lawyers

Key Takeaways

• A strong IP strategy helps startups avoid litigation, attract investment, and establish long-term competitive advantage.
• Startups should treat IP as a core business asset, not an afterthought.
• Building an IP portfolio early supports scalability, market access, and valuation.
• IP protection should align with broader business goals, including exit strategies, funding, and commercialization plans.
• Trade secrets, trademarks, and global patent strategies must be included in an IP plan.
• Common pitfalls include reactive IP filing, lack of coordination between product and legal teams, and overlooking enforcement strategies.

What Is Startup Intellectual Property?

Intellectual property (IP) for startups includes using copyrights, trademarks, and patents. Safeguarding IP is much easier in the beginning

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Key Takeaways

• You cannot patent a logo design—trademarking is the correct legal protection method.
• Filing fees range from $225 to $600 per class through the USPTO, depending on the application type.
• Trademarking involves additional costs, including legal fees, intent-to-use filings, maintenance fees, and international registration if needed.
• Trademark protection ensures brand exclusivity, builds trust, and guards against legal disputes.
• The process involves a search, filing with the correct classification, responding to office actions, and maintain

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Key Takeaways:

• Trademark Class 9 covers a wide range of scientific, nautical, and electronic goods, including modern electronics, software, and scientific devices.
• Examples of goods under Class 9 include scientific instruments, electrical apparatus, teaching tools, data processing equipment, and fire-extinguishing devices.
• Items such as clocks, kitchen tools, and certain personal care devices are excluded from Class 9.
• Class 9 often overlaps with related classes, like Class 42 for scientific and technological services, necessitating careful selection.

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