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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…

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 successfully? Anyone can file a trademark application with the USPTO. You might have filed one yourself. The challenge is…

Why register your trademark in a foreign country? While I’ve discussed how to file foreign trademark applications, let’s dig into the why question. IP rights…

How to Cancel a Registered Trademark As recently as a year ago, this article would have been written quite differently. A trademark cancellation filed with…

Focus on What Matters Most In Filing Your Trademark Application For many businesses thinking of registering a trademark, cost is the biggest factor. It is…

What will be the name of your product? Choosing a trademark for your product can be more challenging than it seems. You may have already…

What is a trademark cancellation? A trademark cancellation is a mini-lawsuit filed with the TTAB to attack a trademark registration. Cancellations deal with only registered…

Why do registered trademarks matter to Amazon sellers? Selling products through Amazon in the US can be lucrative if done wisely. One crucial factor in…

What does the TM symbol mean? The TM symbol placed next to a mark is meant to put the public on notice that the owner…