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Trademarks
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IP
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What Should You Trademark First: Your Name, Logo, or Slogan?

This article explains what startups should trademark first: walking through the decision between filing for a company name, logo, or slogan.
Trademarks
trademarks
IP
ip

I Bought the Domain Name. Do I Own the Trademark?

This article explains why buying a domain name doesn’t give you trademark rights, when a domain can qualify as a trademark, and how to avoid a costly rebrand.
Trademarks
trademarks
IP
ip

Federal or State? Where to Register Your Trademark in the U.S.

The U.S. has two trademark registers, not one. This article explains what federal and state registration each protect, what neither of them covers, and how to choose.
GameDev
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US Companies
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Apple or Meta Closed Your Account. What Happens to the Money They Still Hold?

Account access and withheld revenue are separate problems. Robert Lynch explains how developers can assess payment claims against Apple, Meta, and other platforms.
GameDev
gamedev

Your iOS App Passed Review. What Should You Keep on File Now?

Apple’s revised spam rule can put even approved apps at risk. Here’s what developers should document now to prepare for future review disputes.
GameDev
gamedev

Robert Lynch on App Store Disputes: Appeals, Account Terminations, and Getting Paid

Robert Lynch explains how developers should respond to App Store removals, account terminations, competitor complaints, and withheld payments — and when litigation makes sense.