When filing to register an official trademark, businesses and individuals should be aware of the registration requirements for United States trademarks. Filing a trademark application is one of the most important things an individual or business can do to protect their intellectual property. Failing to meet the registration requirements can cause delays and other [...]

Clients who have recently had their trademarks refused often ask, “can you use a trademark that was rejected by the USPTO?” A trademark rejection from the United States Patent and Trademark Office does not necessarily mean the process is over. A rejected trademark may still be used in the marketplace, but those [...]

Trademark applications are final, meaning adding additional classes to a trademark is not possible once the application has been filed. Therefore, anyone in the process of preparing a trademark application should consider all relevant classes that should be added before applying. Trademark owners who want to add additional classes to an existing trademark may need [...]

  According to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), trademark renewal scams are on the rise. Countless companies with names that appear to be government entities are fooling consumers each year. The USPTO provides a list of companies to be wary of, and many of them sound very legitimate. At War [...]

Obtaining a trademark for your business that sells goods or provides services is no easy task. To be granted a trademark by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), you must go through a rigorous process. Trademarks are specifically intended for businesses that sell goods or services across state lines, and [...]

Trademarks distinguish the goods and services of one enterprise from those of other businesses. When registered properly, trademarks are protected by intellectual property laws. Trademark rights are private and protected through the law and in some cases, through court orders. Whether you are currently registered in the United States or have recently started the application [...]

In order to manage resources sensibly, it is imperative that brand owners regularly take stock of their trademark portfolios. One of the most succinct ways to perform this analysis is through a trademark audit. But just what is a trademark audit? In short, a trademark audit allows a brand owner to generate savings while [...]

Once the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) determines a trademark application meets the minimum filing requirements, it will assign an application serial number and forward it to an examining attorney. The trademark examination period can last several months and can potentially conclude with an approved trademark or a denial. Therefore, it is critical [...]

According to the Trademark Manual of Examining Procedure, receiving a notice of allowance from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) indicates that the trademark survived the opposition period after it was published in the Official Gazette and is allowed. This is an important step in the trademark application process. However, the trademark is [...]