Guides, tactics, and lessons for designers, indie founders, and online sellers — written by people who've shipped brands and dealt with conflicts.
18 articles
Five proven methods to check if a brand name is already trademarked — USPTO Trademark Search, phonetic similarity, common law databases, and more. Avoid Office Actions before you file.
Three viral brands defended billion-dollar valuations with trademark strategy. The pattern: file early, file layered, enforce visibly — even pre-revenue. Here's how indie founders can copy the playbook.
The 12 checks every designer and founder runs through before launching a brand — trademark, domain, USPTO availability, social handles, and distinctiveness audit. About 90 minutes total.
AI-generated logos sit in a legal gray zone in 2026. Here's the actual US Copyright Office rulings, USPTO trademark stance, and what's safe to use.
Selling t-shirts, stickers, or POD products? Learn how to check if your design is trademarked before listing. Avoid takedowns with visual AI search and USPTO tools.
Got a trademark takedown notice on Amazon or Etsy? Here's exactly what happens next, whether you can fight it, and how to prevent it from ever happening again.
Learn why Etsy removed over 1.5 million listings for IP violations in 2024, the 6 most common mistakes sellers make, and exactly how to protect your shop from takedowns.
Tired of silent removals and design rejections? Compare the best trademark search tools for Amazon Merch, Etsy, and POD sellers. Find visual conflicts before upload.
Learn 5 proven methods to check if your logo is trademarked before launching. Avoid costly legal disputes with USPTO search, visual search tools, and more.
