WHAT IS THE TRADEMARK MODERNIZATION ACT AND HOW DOES IT AFFECT YOU?
The Trademark Modernization Act of 2020 (“TMA”) was signed into law on December 27, 2020, and went into effect on December 27, 2021. The TMA amends the U.S. Trademark Act (Lanham Act) in three (3)...
SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS BEWARE: FRAUDULENT TRADEMARK FILING COMPANIES GET SANCTIONED
The USPTO Sanctions Trademark Filing Companies for Fraud 1000s OF CLIENT APPLICATIONS BECOME INVALIDATED In recent years, many individuals have started their own businesses and learned about the...
AMAZON BRAND REGISTRY AND THE USPTO PROCESS
Trademarks protect brands. On Amazon, registered trademarks give brand owners an arsenal of tools to help increase sales. In order to register a trademark, you must file a trademark application...
HEMP vs. MARIJUANA: Are my products legal under trademark law?
Are you selling hemp, CBD, and/or Marijuana products and wondering if you qualify for a United States Trademark registration? One important standard for whether a trademark can be registered with...
Likelihood of Confusion: What Is It? And What Happens If My Trademark Application Is Refused Because Of It?
Are you concerned that your mark is similar to that of a competitor? Or that a competitor's mark is too similar to yours? The standard for whether a conflict exists between two (2) trademarks is...
Why, Where, and When Should I file Foreign Trademark Applications?
Why Should You Consider Filing Foreign Trademark Applications? With the use of the Internet, companies may now sell their products/services throughout much of the world easier than ever. Therefore,...
Which Goods/Services Should I Include in My Federal Trademark Application?
A federal trademark registration provides valuable protection in the United States. However, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) only extends trademark protection to the trademark...
Which Trademark Should I Apply For? Standard Character Mark or Logo Design Mark?
Once someone has selected a brand name for their products or services, and has decided to proceed with a federal trademark application, the next question that arises is usually whether to file for a...
The Supplemental Register, Descriptive Marks, & Brand Registry
Business people and their advertising agencies usually desire a trademark that directly tells something about their product or service. They want a trademark that does double duty: to both identify...
Intent-to-Use Applications vs. Use-Based Applications
In today's issue, we answer one of the most frequently-asked questions we receive: What is the difference between an INTENT-TO-USE APPLICATION and a USE-BASED APPLICATION? We answer your question...