Category: Trademark Registration

Why do trademark specimens get rejected? Back in the old days when paper trademark applications were filed via snail mail, original specimens of use were…

Can foreign applicants file US trademark applications without a US trademark attorney? Effective August 3, 2019, the USPTO will require all foreign applicants to be…

Can you trademark a person’s name? You might be able to register a person’s name as a trademark if the name meets certain conditions. Here…

What are common problems in registering a trademark on books? Books, DVDs, CDs, films, videos and other media containing creative content are generally considered creative…

Do-It-Yourself Trademark Filings There are several DIY and semi-DIY trademark services offering to help applicants file their trademark applications with the USPTO. In many cases,…

What is intent to use? To understand what is not an intent to use, let’s first begin with what it is. Intent to use refers…

What is an extension of time to oppose a trademark application? The US trademark legal system allows third parties to oppose the registration of a…

How do you transfer ownership of a trademark? To change the owner of a federal trademark registration or application, a trademark assignment should be signed…

What is a trademark registration basis? A trademark registration basis provides the reason for why your mark should be registered. There are only two bases…

What is a trademark consent agreement? A trademark consent agreement is a written agreement between two trademark owners stating that their respective marks are not…

What is a surname trademark? If you are attempting to register a mark that constitutes or includes a surname, there is a significant risk that…

What is a merely descriptive mark? Your trademark application might get rejected for a number of reasons. Near the top of the list of possible…