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151. What does a “Partnership” mean?

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A partnership is a formal arrangement between two or more parties to manage and operate a business a...

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152. What is a “Limited Partnership”?

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A Limited Partnership is a business entity that consists of one or more General Partners, whose resp...

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153. What does the “limited liability company (LLC)” means?

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A limited liability company (LLC) is a business structure whereby the owners are not personally liab...

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154. What is a “Nonprofit Organization”?

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A nonprofit organization is a business that has been granted tax-exempt status by tax authorities by...

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155. What does “Cooperative” or (Co-op) mean?

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A co-operative is a legally incorporated corporation owned by its members, who use the co-operative'...

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156. What is the difference between a company and a corporation?

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A Corporation is a large company or group of companies authorized to act as a single entity and reco...

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157. How long is a trademark published for in Qatar?

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The trademark publication period in Qatar is 120 days.

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158. How long is a trademark published for in Libya?

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The trademark publication period in Libya is 120 days.

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159. How long is a trademark published for in UAE?

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The trademark publication period in UAE is thirty days.

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160. How long is a trademark published for in Iraq?

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The trademark publication period in Iraq is ninety days.

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161. How long is a trademark published for in Bahrain?

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The trademark publication period in Bahrain is sixty days.

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162. How long is a trademark published for in Morocco?

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The trademark publication period in Morocco is sixty days.

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163. How long is a trademark published for in Lebanon?

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The trademark publication period in Lebanon is three months if the logo is black and white, and six...

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164. How long is a trademark published for in Kuwait?

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The trademark publication period in Kuwait is sixty days.

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165. How long is a trademark published for in Algeria?

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There is no trademark publication period in Algeria after filing. If the mark is accepted, the certi...

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166. How long is a trademark published for in Saudi Arabia?

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The trademark publication period in Saudi Arabia is sixty days.

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167. How long is a trademark published for in Yemen?

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The trademark publication period in Yemen is sixty days.

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168. How long is a trademark published for in West bank?

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The trademark publication period in West bank ninety days .

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169. How long is a trademark published for in Gaza?

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The trademark publication period in Gaza is ninety days .

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170. How long is a trademark published for in Tunisia?

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The trademark publication period in Tunisia sixty day.

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171. How long is a trademark published for in Jordan?

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The trademark publication period in Jordan is ninety days.

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172. How long is a trademark published for in Egypt?

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The trademark publication period in Egypt is sixty days.

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173. How long is a trademark published for in Oman?

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The trademark publication period in Oman is sixty days.

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174. Can I register my trademark internationally?

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Trademarks are jurisdictional rights, so you have to protect your trademark in each country you woul...

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175. What countries allow international trademark registration?

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To be able to file an international trademark, the applicant should be a resident or national of a c...

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176. What is the difference between a brand and a trademark?

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Your brand represents your reputation and business in the public eye, whereas a trademark is the leg...

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177. Can I use another company's logo on my website?

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The short and conservative answer to your question on whether you can use a third-party logo on your...

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178. Who Can Sue for Trademark Infringement?

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Who Can Enforce Intellectual Property Rights? Intellectual property rights can not be enforced by an...

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179. Can costs to register a trademark be Capitalized?

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Registered trademarks refer to logos, designs, words, symbols, or a combination thereof used by a bu...

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180. Do I need to do a trademark search before filing my trademark?

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A trademark search helps you find whether anyone else has prior rights to your proposed trademark. T...

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181. I found a trademark similar to mine, Can I still register it?

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If the trademark is similar and on the same goods/services, then the direct answer is most likely no...

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182. Do I need to register my business name and logo separately?

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Unless you plan on using your logo as it is in all your uses and for the indefinite future, you shou...

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183. Can I register my own name or family name as a trademark?

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Whether or not you can register your name as a family name depends on the country you seek protectio...

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184. What are conditions or limitation for registering a trademark in UAE?

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In general, to register a trademark in the UAE; It should be unique, not descriptive. It shouldn...

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185. What should I do If I found someone else using the same mark as mine and it’s not registered, who has more rights?

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If two people use the same trademark and neither is registered, each party would have common law rig...

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186. Does the protection in UAE extends to the seven Emirates?

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Yes, the United Arab Emirates is a union of seven Emirates, and filing a trademark application will...

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187. Can I file a single application covering all the GCC countries including UAE?

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No, this is not possible. There is no unified GCC trademark application that covers all countries....

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188. Is it possible to file a slogan in UAE?

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Yes, a slogan can be filed and treated as a trademark.

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189. What is a statement of use in USA?

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When applying to register a trademark with the USPTO – the USPTO requires that you submit proof of t...

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190. What is the difference between federal trademarks and state trademarks?

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There are four main differences between federal trademarks and state trademarks: Scope of protection...

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191. Can I protect my trademark in all 52 states?

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Yes, it is possible to register your trademark in all 52 states in the United States by filing a fed...

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192. How Long Is A Trademark Published For In the United States of America?

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Publication of a trademark in the United States is usually for 30 days. During this, any member of t...

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193. When Is a Trademark Protected From In the United States of America?

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The protection starts from the date the trademark is registered.

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194. How long is a trademark protected for in the United States?

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Federal trademarks filed at the USPTO are protected for ten years, starting from their registration...

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195. What is the actual use vs the intent to use the requirement?

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An Intent-To-Use trademark application (ITU application) enables an applicant to register a trademar...

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196. What are the documents required to register a trademark in the USA?

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Documents required for registering a federal trademark at the USPTO differ depending on the owner of...

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197. When are supporting trademark documents submitted to the USPTO?

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Any document to support the request for filing a trademark at the USPTO can be submitted at filing,...

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198. How long does it take to get a trademark registration in the USA?

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It usually takes 12 to 18 months to complete the process, from submission of the trademark to the US...

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199. How are trademarks maintained in the USA?

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To keep a trademark registration current or in good standing, you must take steps to maintain it and...

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200. Are there any local peculiarities brand owners should keep in mind when protecting trademarks in the USA?

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Trademark law does not protect the functional aspects of products in the United States or anywhere i...

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