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 identified in your …
Read MoreOnce 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 …
Read MoreBusiness 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 …
Read MoreIn 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 here! …
Read MoreIn Today’s Issue, we answer the question – What is the difference between the “right to use” a trademark and the “right to register” a trademark? While these rights are …
Read MoreIn today’s issue, we answer the question – Do I need to conduct a trademark search for my potential trademark? Once a seller has selected one or more potential trademarks …
Read MoreSelecting a trademark is the very first step in the overall application/registration process. This must be done with thought and care, because not every trademark is registerable with the United …
Read MoreCheck out this article about Amazon’s IP Accelerator program aimed to assist sellers with faster access to Brand Registry.
Read MoreIS IT LEGAL FOR THE USPTO TO DENY REGISTRATION OF TRADEMARKS BECAUSE IT DEEMS THE MARKS “SCANDALOUS”? This question has been troubling many attorneys and trademark owners for some years …
Read MoreOn April 27, 2016, the House of Representatives voted 410-2 to pass the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 (DTSA). That vote followed the Senate’s unanimous vote approving the bill …
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