About Entrepreneurs: Entrepreneur Trademark Lawsuits, Redux

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	from Scott Allen Battles over the trademarked use of the word "entrepreneur" have reared their ugly head again. Learn a little bit about the history, the latest cases, and more on trademarks and other intellectual property issues as they affect your business.
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Entrepreneur Media Wants to Have Its Cake and Eat It Too It seems Entrepreneur Media just can't decide exactly where it stands on intellectual property. Or perhaps more accurately, they want to stand on whichever side serves them best at any given time. Learn about the latest legal battles over the word "entrepreneur".              More Topics Intellectual Property 101 An overview of terms and the basics Patents 101 Definition, what qualifies, how to file Do Entrepreneurs Need Luck? Or do we make our own? Pricing Strategy How much should you charge? How to Land Your First Client Guerrilla marketing for service pros Business Plan Outline - Step-by-Step The complete guide. I Have Hope for the Future of America Watch this video. Just watch it. What's In a Name? A final decision in the saga of the so-called "David vs. Goliath" legal battle between EntrepreneurPR and Entrepreneur Media, Inc., concluded that EntrepreneurPR founder Scott Smith infringed upon EMI's trademark of the Entrepreneur name and ordered Smith to pay $669,656 in damages and interest, plus legal costs. Was it fair? You decide.   Trademarks and Service Marks 101 What is a trademark? Simply put, it's a brand name. More formally, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office defines it as "a word, phrase, symbol or design, or a combination of words, phrases, symbols or designs, that identifies and distinguishes the source of the goods of one party from those of others." Learn more about what can and can't be trademarked.     Sponsored Links   Boo! Have a Spooktacular Halloween Find easy ways to make your Halloween unforgettable -- thrilling DIY decorations, frighteningly delicious recipes, and budget-savvy costume ideas for every age.

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