I was recently tipped off to a court case involving the job board network RegionalHelpWanted. In the case, they claimed exclusive rights to the use of “Helpwanted”. Here’s a link to the case. They are suing a company called “Olson Media” which I’ve never heard of. If I had to guess that might be the…
Tag: trademark
Should you trademark your job board?
I was reminded recently of the importance of trademarking. A friend of mine launched a new business last year only to have a large company send him a cease and desist because part of his company’s name matched theirs and both companies played in the same industry (food). So he had to change the name…