What is a trademark registration audit? A trademark registration audit is a USPTO program to check random trademark registrations to see if the registered trademark…
What is the probability of a trademark rejection or delay in a trademark application? According to the USPTO trademark dashboard, statistics show that about 43%…
What exactly is the applied-for mark in your trademark application? One of the most common errors in a trademark application is a mismatch between the…
What is a final trademark rejection or Final Office Action? Known as a Final Office Action, a final trademark rejection is typically a second rejection…
What does confusable mean? To be registrable, a mark must not have a likelihood of confusion with any registered trademarks. In other words, an applied-for…
Same trademark, different country It is possible for others to register a US trademark in a foreign country. A US trademark registration does not block…
Has trademark examination become more inconsistent? Trademarks share a common feature with patents in that a trademark must be different in order to be registered.…
Why does an early trademark filing date matter? US trademark law generally regards the first trademark user, and not the filer, as the rightful owner.…
Is an international company required to use a US attorney for US trademark applications? Yes, the USPTO requires all international companies (i.e., domiciled in a…
What kinds of trademark clothing specimens are acceptable? An acceptable specimen of use for trademark application covering clothing items can be especially tricky. USPTO trademark…