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The Importance Of A Comprehensive Trademark Search
When establishing a business, conducting a comprehensive trademark search is essential. Failure to do so could have devastating consequences including time lost and exorbitant costs. With help from an experienced trademark attorney at War IP Law PLLC, companies can plan ahead and set their business up for success. Schedule an initial consultation to discuss the importance of comprehensive trademark searches by calling our office at (202) 800-3754. What Is a Comprehensive Trademark Search? A comprehensive trademark search involves an in-depth [...]
Common Trademark Classes
Finding the appropriate trademark classes can be a challenge. Accurately selecting the proper class can help ensure that the trademark remains protected. The United States Patent and Trademark Office ("USPTO") oversees the registration of trademarks and divides its categories into 45 different classes: 34 for products and 11 for services. Those classes help the USPTO differentiate and track thousands of new trademarks each year. Many products fall under a few common trademark classes. If you need to trademark your [...]
Steps to Take After a Notice of Allowance is Received
After signing a Notice of Allowance, a trademark is one step closer to approval. With the Notice of Allowance, the application has undergone an extensive examination and is almost ready for trademark status. However, this notification does not guarantee full registration for the mark. Understanding your part of the process is vital to trademark acceptance. To get answers to your legal trademark and intellectual property questions, schedule a consultation with War IP Law, PLLC, by calling (202) 800-3754. https://youtu.be/9vazBjgTXv0 [...]
Domain Name Disputes
Similar trademark names can often lead to confusion and disputes over domain names. There are also times when a party buys a web address in bad faith. Whether the purchase was in bad faith or not, domain name disputes must be settled using one of three processes under the Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy, according to the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN). Direct communication between the trademark owner and the current domain name holder to reach an agreement [...]
