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What is a trademark disclaimer and when do you need it?

What is a trademark disclaimer? Sometimes a trademark may include one or more words regarded as merely descriptive or generic when viewed in connection with…

US Customs Trademark Recordation: How to Block Import of Infringing Products

How to Make US Customs Your Ally Did you know that US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) can serve as your trademark police? An owner…

What is trademark use in commerce? How to File a Trademark Application Based on Actual Use

What is use in commerce? To establish trademark rights in the US, a trademark owner generally must be the first to use a mark in…

Word Mark vs. Design Mark: What is a standard character trademark vs. a stylized logo?

What is the difference between a word mark (standard character) and a design mark? When a trademark has words or letters, there are two ways…

TTAB trademark oppositions and cancellations: What to know

Trademark opposition vs. cancellation: What are the differences? Trademark oppositions and cancellations are adversarial proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) of the…

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