Category: Trademark Registration

Does the Trademark Modernization Act (TMA) have different starting dates? Yes, the Trademark Modernization Act has different effective dates. Some effective dates for TMA begin…

Why is nonuse of a trademark registration a problem? The US trademark registration system differs from those of foreign countries which do not require usage…

How much does it cost to file a foreign trademark application? Foreign trademark costs vary widely. The biggest cost factors will be the countries in…

Why would you file a second application for the same trademark on the same goods and services? There may be times when you run out…

Do US trademark rights go to the first trademark filer or user? Many foreign countries use a first-to-file system for trademark registration. Whoever registers a…

What happens when a trademark registration is not renewed? Trademark registrations have strict time periods for renewal. In trademark vocabulary, “renewing” a registered trademark is…

Do you need a registration in order to use a trademark? No, there is no legal requirement to register or even apply for a mark…

Who should be identified as the applicant in a trademark application? In every trademark application filed with the USPTO, an applicant must be properly identified.…

Is the trademark examiner a licensed attorney? Yes, trademark examiners at the USPTO are licensed attorneys at law. That is why they are called examining…

What are the different types of trademark refusals? As much as you try to avoid it, you may receive a refusal to register your mark…

Can you register a trademark for your logo? A well designed logo can mean so much to your business. It can embody not only what…

How does a design mark application compare to a word mark registration? To register a trademark containing numbers and/or letters, a trademark application may typically…