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Understanding the U.S. Trademark Registration Process

Registering a trademark can seem complex, but it’s all about protecting your brand nationwide. This article explains the main steps from search to registration.

Evgeny Krasnov

October 28, 2025

Why Every U.S. Company Needs a Registered Agent

Starting a company in the U.S. comes with key legal steps, and appointing a registered agent is one of them. Here we’ll explain what a registered agent does and why U.S. business needs one.

Alexandra Tokareva

October 27, 2025

Open Source in Game Development

This article breaks down how open source tools and libraries work in game development and shares some real-world examples.

Roman Vakhitov

October 16, 2025

Age Ratings for Games: A Practical Guide for Game Development Startups

Don’t know where to start with your game’s age rating? This guide will walk you through the essentials - from global rating bodies to the IARC system and what indie developers should know before distributing their games.

Roman Vakhitov

October 16, 2025

Why Register a Trademark?

Building a brand takes time and trust, but it can be at risk if others use something similar. This article explains how trademark registration protects your brand and supports long-term growth.

Evgeny Krasnov

October 1, 2025

Neobanks vs Traditional Banks: Advantages, Drawbacks, and Main Differences

This article explains in plain language how neobanks differ from traditional banks, what advantages and risks each option has, and how to decide which one makes sense for your financial needs.