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What is a final refusal to register? Is a twice-rejected trademark application the end of the road? When you receive a second Office Action maintaining…

What is a TMA petition based on trademark nonuse? When a competitor’s registered trademark is no longer being used, what are your options? Back in…

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…

What is the Amazon patent evaluation procedure? Patent owners may file a claim with Amazon to stop sellers from listing products that allegedly violate their…

Does Amazon allow patent owners to file a claim for utility patent infringement against sellers? Yes, Amazon offers its own patent court for sellers to…

How much does it cost to file a foreign trademark application? Foreign trademark costs vary widely. The biggest cost factors will be the countries in…

Why would you file a second application for the same trademark on the same goods and services? There may be times when you run out…

How can you order a US national stage application based on your PCT application? You can now order a flat rate US national phase application…

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 is the average wait time for an examiner to begin review your utility patent application? Experienced utility patent filers know something that might be…

What is the difference between a suspension and an extension of trademark opposition deadlines? Each trademark opposition will have deadlines set by the TTAB. When…