trademark registration

What is a trademark strategy that will improve the chances of registering your mark? A successful trademark registration will depend a great deal upon the…

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.…

How many TTAB oppositions and cancellations reach final decisions? At the outset, let me clarify that this post contains rough estimates of final decisions in…

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…

When your startup company name is also the trademark for your product Before incorporating, it is best to search the USPTO trademark database for your…

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…

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…