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…
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…
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…
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…