Trademark Registration

Dealing with Difficult Trademark Office Actions When your trademark application receives a challenging refusal, think twice before doing what everyone else does (i.e., argue). Do…

Why are USPTO trademark examiners called examining attorneys? USPTO trademark examiners are attorneys and, therefore, called examining attorneys. When responding to a trademark application rejection,…

Was your trademark application rejected again? It can be frustrating to receive a second refusal in your trademark application. Would filing another argument be a…

Are we talking about real or theoretical trademark confusion? Likelihood of confusion can be a confusing subject. What makes one trademark too similar to another?…

Why Arguments Alone May Not Be Enough to Overcome a Likelihood of Confusion Refusal Likelihood of confusion is a fancy way of saying that the…

Is it even possible for you to file a trademark opposition? Potential clients frequently ask about how they can oppose a trademark application. Before diving…

How do you prove that your trademark is not similar? One of the most common rejections of trademark applications is likelihood of confusion. While you…

How do you register a trademark for a lot of goods and services? Suppose you wish to register a trademark for several goods or services,…

What is the meaning of related goods and services? Likelihood of confusion is one of the biggest obstacles to registering trademarks. In comparing trademarks, examiners…

What if someone else filed for a similar trademark first? I can’t tell you all the reasons why people delay filing a trademark application. Perhaps…

How to Register IP for your Clothing Your new clothing brand may have a variety of IP to protect. Let’s look at how you should…

What is a trade name? A trade name identifies your business. It may be your company’s name or a brand. Commonly, you may find that…