FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Should I Trademark My #Hashtags?

We live in the age of social media and online communications. Hashtags have become an important feature that helps people to group information with just a relevant word or a short sentence. They’re also very helpful for creating brand consistency. 

As a result, many business owners wonder if it could be useful to trademark the hashtags that have become heavily associated with their brands. Will trademarking these hashtags help protect the brand? Can you stop people from using the tag if you own it? That way, you could ensure no one shares something that reflects poorly on you. 

Unfortunately, it isn’t so simple. You can’t stop people from using it, but you probably shouldn’t want to! Plus, you may still benefit from trademarking it. Check out this video, or read on to learn how! 

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