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Global market value of the gaming industry is estimated at $203 billion and is expected to increase up to $545.98 billion by 2028 [1]. Nearly two thirds of all adolescents and adults admit playing video games on at least one platform [2]. Thought-provoking insights in this article highlight the crucial role of brand protection through trademark registration in order to amplify the success of game developers!

Approximately 100 million new businesses are established each year [1]. The failure rate of startups is around 90% [2] and while there is a myriad of factors that influence startup success, we do believe that effective brand protection represents one of them. This article thereby presents a concise summary of 13 good reasons why startups should think about trademark registration from the very start.

Kickresume is an example of a successful startup business created by Tomáš Ondrejka and Peter Ďuriš. This online tool for the creation of CVs has already helped more than 1,000,000 users get their dream job. It is the easy-to-remember name of Kickresume that has fostered the growth of this project. At the same time, it was the fear of the possible need to rebrand a successful business name that highlights the importance of brand protection efforts in the early stages of startup companies.