Tag: trademark registration

What are the new USPTO trademark filing rules in 2020? Starting Feb. 15, 2020, certain mandatory requirements for trademark filings will take effect. These changes…

What is a trademark audit? The USPTO has recently started a process to audit the maintenance or renewals of trademark registrations, called the Trademark Post…

Why not register your trademark? There may be valid reasons for not registering your trademark, but the legal cost should not be one of them.…

Design patent and trademark protection for low tech products So you’re not in the high tech industry. Is IP out of the question then? You…

When is the right time to file a trademark application? Trademarks differ from patents in terms of timing. Unlike patent deadlines, there is no strict…

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…

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

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…

Can 3D product designs be trademarked? Trademarks are commonly known as names and logos. It may surprise you to learn that 3-dimensional product shapes (aka…

What is a flat rate trademark application? Our firm offers fixed fees for filing trademark applications. A flat rate trademark application provides you with some…