Attorney Andy Nelson

Do you want your customers to understand what your trademarks are? How about TELLING them what you’re claiming. Here’s an example of doing it right. . #trademark #trademarklawyer #trademarksymbol #trademarkattorney #trademarkveteran #fortisllp #defendingyourbrand #defendingyourbrandfbgroup #vetpreneur #vetpreneurtribe #intellectualproperty

@cheytac_usa keeps strengthening the trademark portfolio. 4 more marks registered. . . . #cheytac #cheytacusa #seizethedistance #wingedbullet #firearms #2a #intellectualproperty #trademark #trademarklawyer #defendingyourbrand #defendingyourbrandfbgroup #vetpreneur #vetpreneurtribe #veteranowned #veteranownedandoperated #elr

Geographic trademarks. Are they LEGALLY solid?Whoah, be careful. . #trademark #trademarks #trademarklawyer #trademarkattorney #defendingyourbrand #defendingyourbrandfbgroup #trademarkveteran #vetpreneur #vetpreneurtribe #intellectualproperty

Does anyone think a certain restaurant moved in to the dog treats biz? Well, maybe a few see a possible connection, but I bet the vast majority don’t. The takeaway? Trademarks ownership/exclusivity is limited to what a business offers under its mark(s), and its potential complementary offerings (the things that would likely cause consumer confusion about source, sponsorship, or affiliation between the two). If confusion isn’t likely, one may be free to use a mark that is close or even identical to one already in use. But make no mistakeconsult your professional abort the risks. . #trademark #trademarks #trademarklawyer #trademarkattorney #trademarkinfringement #trademarkprotection #defendingyourbrand #defendingyourbrandfbgroup #trademarkveteran #vetpreneur #vetpreneurtribe

Congrats to @cheytacusa...M200 INTERVENTION. The IP portfolio is . Is your #2a IP secure? to #fortisllp attorney @kelpfeiffer for getting this across the line. . #trademarks #trademark #trademarklaw #trademarkveteran #ipveteran #intellectualproperty #intellectualpropertylaw #intellectualpropertylawyer #defendingyourbrand #defendingyourbrandfbgroup #secondamendment #vetpreneur #vetpreneurtribe #veteranowned #firearms #cheytacusa #cheytacm200 @blainecampbell

Happy Veterans Day!Here, gettin’ my #jumpwings pinned on at Fort Benning29 years ago. Next stop? Fort Bragg. . #veteransday #usarmy #usarmyveteran #82ndairborne #82ndairbornedivision #82ndairborneveteran #2panther #505th #vetpreneurtribe #vetpreneur #airborne #airborneinfantry #airborneschoolgraduation #airborneschool

TONIGHT! Help military families get access to essential legal help.Lawyers for Warriors is virtual this year.You don’t want to miss this lineup. Registration is free; LINK in my profile.Speakers, silent auction, and more. I might even make an appearance (but don’t let that dissuade you from viewing ). Please help advance the mission of Veterans Legal Institute! . #veteranslegalinstitute #lawyersforwarriors #vetpreneurtribe #vetpreneur #orangecounty #irvine #irvinecalifornia #costamesa #sanclemente #newportbeach #anaheim #tustin #cotodecaza #missionviejo #lakeforestcalifornia #lagunaniguel #danapoint #laderaranch

Yeah, it’s a workday, and it’s a Monday, But guess what happens Friday? Smile.

Don’t be afraid to let your trademark evolve. My cup from 5 years ago: The Healthy Way Of Life Company. Now? Healthy Way Of Life. You know others...DQ CHILL, KFC, BEVMO. what WERE they? There may be good reasons to change, but be sure to mind the basics about establishing rights in what may effectively be a NEW mark. And even if you adopt a new mark, are you intending to keep rights in the former? Doing this carelessly can cost you. . #trademark #trademarks #trademarklawyer #trademarkattorney #ipveteran #trademarkveteran #rebranding #brandcreep #slogan #tagline #defendingyourbrand #defendingyourbrandfbgroup #fortisllp #vetpreneur #vetpreneurtribe

Assuming that I correctly filled out my ballot, that I signed the envelope, that my daughter put it in the mailbox as instructed, that USPS didn’t lose it, and that it was processed and counted, then hey, I VOTEDlast week. . #vote #vote2020

You’ve all seen a sign like this before. Ever thought, Why? Might it have something to do with copyright? Is there another reason? Creatives, let’s hear from you. . #copyright #copyrightinfringement #copyrightlawyer #copyrightattorney #ipveteran #fortisllp #defendingyourbrand #defendingyourbrandfbgroup #vetpreneur #vetpreneurtribe #artcopyright #sculpturecopyright #craftcopyrights #jewelrycopyright

Want a window into Halloween in 1950 in Eastern Washington? Here you go, courtesy of momma’s photos. And yes, there is an #intellectualproperty angle...costumes (or elements thereof)...what do you think? #copyright perhaps? What parts?Scope-expansive or thin? Nonexistent? . #halloween #vintagehalloween #vintagehalloweencostume #copyrightcostume #copyrightattorney #copyrightlawyer #defendingyourbrand #defendingyourbrandfbgroup #fortisllp #vetpreneur #vetpreneurtribe #orangecountycalifornia #missionviejo

#tbt We all start somewhere. Used to clean out the dressing room and straighten clothing racks. Fast forward 20+ years and I represented the same company INVOLVING clothing. Did not see that in my in 1990-91. Be patient . #copyrightlawyer #copyrightattorney #copyright #ipveteran #copyrightveteran #trademarklawyer #trademarkattorney #trademarkveteran #defendingyourbrand #defendingyourbrandfbgroup #vetpreneur #vetpreneurtribe

An iconic destination for photos in #norcocalifornia (and yes, these are my kids). But is there a potential legal issue by including #pumpkinrock in my photo? What if this were a sponsored post? Do you even give thought to posting photos that depicts others’ artwork, photos, or other content? . #copyright #copyrightlawyer #copyrightattorney #copyrightveteran #streetart #aerosolartist #fortisllp #defendingyourbrand #defendingyourbrandfbgroup #vetpreneur #vetpreneurtribe

Okay GI’s, survey here. When you see or hear MORALE PATCHES, do you think of a single source of goods? That is, do you think of MORALE PATCHES as a brand name like NIKE, APPLE, or MOBIL? Or do you have a different association with that term? . #trademark #trademarks #failuretofunction #trademarklawyer #trademarkattorney #trademarkveteran #fortisllp #defendingyourbrand #defendingyourbrandfbgroup #vetpreneur #vetpreneurtribe #activeduty #veteran #82ndairborne #usarmy #marinecorps #usairforce #usnavy

#tbt When my boys were into fire trucks and garbage trucks. This year? Well, let’s make it an IP post: their costumes will be officially licensed products of very popular properties-Star Wars and Minecraft.. Are you missing out on Halloween as a revenue opportunity? . #licensing #iplicensing #trademark #trademarklicensing #copyright #copyrightlicensing #fortisllp #defendingyourbrand #defendingyourbrandfbgroup #vetpreneur #vetpreneurtribe #trademarkveteran #copyrightveteran #ipveteran

... Congratulations @physicalkitchness! Two marks are now and . . Click through to see what this business is all about and give a follow. Thanks to @kelpfeiffer for getting these through the USPTO. . #trademark #trademarkregistration #trademarklawyer #trademarkattorney #trademarkveteran #ipveteran #defendingyourbrand #defendingyourbrandfbgroup #fortisllp #milspouse #milspouseowned #milspousepreneur #milspopreneur #militaryspousebusiness #vetpreneur #vetpreneurtribe

So you line up the initials of your kids’ first names and behold...your bakery’s trademark: FKN BREAD. Memorable? Fo’ sho. Registrable with the USPTO? As of last year, yep. Prudent? Only time will tell. While marks that are arguably vulgar are legally protectable, whether they’re the right move depends on your community and your target consumer. For my own part, I’m looking forward to trying this place, as the offerings look pretty good. . #trademark #trademarks #trademarkregistration #trademarklawyer #trademarkattorney #trademarkveteran #ipveteran #scandaloustrademarks #fortisllp #brandstrategy #brandprotection #trademarkprotection #vetpreneur #vetpreneurtribe #defendingyourbrand #defendingyourbrandfbgroup

Who doesn’t love Wahoo’s? Okay, who had to look a second time? Did your mind go somewhere else when you first saw this image? Did it call to mind something else? Distinctive trademark = consumer recognition/association =. . #trademark #trademarks #trademarkprotection #trademarklawyer #trademarkattorney #copyright #copyrightlawyer #copyrightattorney #ipveteran #intellectualproperty #trademarkveteran #copyrightveteran #fortisllp #defendingyourbrand #defendingyourbrandfbgroup #vetpreneur #vetpreneurtribe

#tbt Haven’t done this in a while...and probably won’t for some time to come. But I don’t mind the virtual format so much. How about you? . #ipveteran #trademarkveteran #copyrightveteran #fortisllp #defendingyourbrand #defendingyourbrandfbgroup #vetpreneur #vetpreneurtribe #missionviejo #trademark #copyright #intellectualproperty