Seeking trademark registration is a way to legally protect the logo or brand name of a company or business venture. When a trademark registration is obtained through the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), there are certain protections afforded to the registrant. Among these protections is the exclusive right to use the trademarked property. [...]
The process of filing a trademark application and obtaining a registration certificate can be arduous and filled with several challenges to overcome. Unfortunately, many applications are rejected for a number of reasons - some of which can be resolved easily, while others present more significant roadblocks, requiring time, effort, and legal strategies, to overcome. Discerning [...]
The process of obtaining a trademark registration can be stressful and overwhelming. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) states that for a trademark to qualify for registration, it must be distinct and unlikely to be confused with a registered mark with similar goods and/or services. When an application to register a trademark [...]
In commerce, it is vital to have a logo or a slogan that’s easily recognizable as relating to your business and not your competitor. Aside from your business name, a distinguishing word or an image that identifies your brand and cultivates brand loyalty is important. This makes it important for you to know how trademark [...]
Registering a trademark can be a complicated process, whether your business has done it many times, or whether you have never dealt with IP law before. One of the first decisions an applicant has to make before they register their trademark is whether they are going to file on a “use in commerce” basis [...]
Intellectual property laws protect unique ideas and create value around the world. At War IP Law, intellectual property is more than just our job. It is our passion. We work with clients on countless types of IP issues, such as copyrights, trademarks, patents, and trade secrets. If you have any questions about an intellectual property [...]
According to the United States Department of Commerce, the average trademark application was pending for nine and a half months in the year 2020. Receiving a United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) trademark suspension letter can mean that a trademark application will take longer than average – sometimes considerably longer than average - [...]
Previously, an applicant for a U.S. trademark could reside anywhere in the world and still submit their trademark application to the United States Patent and Trademark Office on their own. However, new laws now require that foreign-domiciled trademark applicants without a United States address must hire a U.S. licensed attorney to represent them with respect [...]
Previously, an applicant for a U.S. trademark could reside anywhere in the world and still submit their trademark application to the United States Patent and Trademark Office on their own. However, new laws now require that foreign-domiciled trademark applicants without a United States address must hire a U.S. licensed attorney to represent them with respect [...]
Trademark applications have strict deadlines. If a deadline for your trademark application has lapsed, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) may deem your trademark application “abandoned” and, unless you timely take the appropriate steps, your trademark application can not be registered. The process to revive an abandoned trademark application can prove legally complex [...]
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