After years of building your brand, letting your trademark expire can undo all that work. Many business owners don’t realize registration isn’t permanent—it must be renewed at specific intervals, or it’s lost forever. Knowing how to renew a trademark correctly keeps your legal rights intact and avoids costly gaps in protection. The USPTO requires two…

You’ve picked a name. It’s strong, it fits your brand, and you’re ready to claim it. But before you can use the ® symbol, your trademark has to pass review by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).  Many businesses keep using their brand name without filing for a trademark. They keep using it with…

Flat and low-slope metal roofing systems are efficient and durable, but they change how a building manages heat and moisture. Without a clear path for air movement (and a plan for vapour control), condensation can form on the underside of metal panels—leading to damp insulation, corrosion risk, and indoor comfort problems.That’s why the best ventilation…