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Start here + how to use this community 📌
If you’re new here, this is your starting point 👇 📺 Watch the orientation video below! (Note: This video mentions Thinkific, but I've recently migrated the full interactive ecosystem right here into Skool so you get the exact same premium training modules plus a live community of peers to collaborate with!) 🔹 What this community is about This space is for learning intellectual property (IP) the practical way—the kind of knowledge you actually use in real work. You’ll see: - Step-by-step breakdowns of trademarks and patents - Real workflows (not textbook explanations) - Filing, docketing, and client reporting guidance - Tips to help you build real, usable skills 🔹 How to get started 1. Read the welcome post 2. Check out the beginner posts 3. Introduce yourself in the comments 🔹 Introduce yourself Drop a comment and share: - Your experience level (brand new / some experience / seasoned) - What you want to learn - What’s been confusing so far 🔹 Want to go deeper? If you're looking for a structured, step-by-step walkthrough, I've put together our foundational training modules completely free right here in the community! 👉 Click on the "Classroom" tab at the top of your screen to start the Trademark Law Foundations course right now! It covers the workflows, filings, and real-world processes in more detail. 🔹 One thing to know This is a no gatekeeping space. If you have experience, share it. If you’re learning, ask questions. We’re here to build real skills—and help each other grow. Let’s get to work.
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Quick check-in:
What part of trademark work makes you stop and think, “Wait…what am I supposed to do next?” 🤔 It could be: 🔹 Docketing deadlines correctly 🔹 Responding to Office Actions 🔹 Choosing the right goods/services 🔹 Figuring out what happens after publication 🔹 Post-registration deadlines 🔹 TTAB proceedings 🔹 Knowing what to report to the attorney/client 🔹 Or something completely different Drop yours below. 👇 There are a lot of things in trademark practice that seem simple after someone teaches you how they work — but aren't necessarily intuitive when you're first learning. I’m curious where everyone is getting stuck. And selfishly 😄, your answers help me decide what training and resources I should create next.
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Jun 24 •
Hey Tamika Adams, IPUnlocked 🚀
Hey Tamika Adams 👋 Just checked out IPUnlocked. You're still early enough to structure the community properly before growth starts kicking in — which honestly is the best possible timing. We're currently helping new Skool owners turn empty/basic communities into launch-ready ecosystems completely free. Examples + full breakdown here: 👉 Community Launch Before vs after examples below 👇
May 16 •
How to read a Publication Notice (and what TMOG actually means)
This is one of those documents that looks simple… but people still get tripped up on it. In this walkthrough, I break down:→ What a Publication Notice actually tells you→ What TMOG is (and why it matters)→ What happens next in the process→ What you should (and shouldn’t) be doing at this stage ⏱️ It’s about 5 minutes—but it’ll save you a lot more time than that in confusion later. After you watch, tell me:Did you know what TMOG was before this?
May 14 •
What does an IP paralegal actually DO? 👀
Let’s clear this up because there’s a lot of confusion around it… An IP paralegal isn’t just doing “admin work.”We’re handling the behind-the-scenes work that keeps legal rights protected and cases moving forward. Here’s what that actually looks like: - Preparing and filing trademark and patent applications - Tracking deadlines (this is HUGE—missing one can cost a client their rights) - Reviewing USPTO correspondence and figuring out next steps - Drafting client reporting emails so they understand what’s going on - Assisting with responses to Office Actions - Managing docketing systems (basically the brain of a law firm’s IP practice) And depending on the firm or role, it can go even deeper into: - Patent filings (provisionals, non-provisionals, PCTs) - Trademark maintenance filings - Client communication and strategy support 👉 The big takeaway: This role is a mix of legal knowledge + organization + attention to detail + problem-solving. It’s also a skillset that can absolutely turn into a career (or even your own business 👀) If you’re new to this: What part of this surprised you the most?
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