
From Kimono, through #KimOhNo, to Skims: A branding nightmare for Kim Kardashian
#KimOhNo became a symbol of the backlash to Kim Kardashian’s attempt to register a trademark for her new line of shape wear, Kimono.
Yes, you may commercially operate once your trademark application has been filed. Your trademark is essentially protected from the date of filing, even before it is officially registered.
You can also use the ™ symbol to indicate that you are claiming trademark rights. Once your trademark is fully registered, you can switch to using the ® symbol to reflect its official status.
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