Jun 10, 2022
Do I Need a Federal Trademark?
When determining whether you need a federal trademark for your business or product, there are a number of factors to consider. Most importantly, consider what the trademark will actually provide...
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May 6, 2022
What is a Trademark Disclaimer?
Oftentimes, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will issue an office action after you have filed your trademark requiring a disclaimer for one or more of the words...
Mar 16, 2022
What is the Supplemental Register for Trademarks?
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has two registers for trademarks: supplemental and principal. The supplemental register is reserved for descriptive, surname, and geographical marks that do not...
Mar 25, 2021
Trademarks: What Are They and How Can I Get One?
By registering your trademark, you will enhance the legal protections afforded to your brand. It ensures the public knows the proper and accurate source for your business’s products or services. ...
Jul 20, 2020
One Man Holds Many Possible Trademarks For The “New” Washington Redskins
The NFL team is changing their name. Will a “Trademark Troll” profit from it? The Washington Redskins announced this week that they will be changing their team name after mounting...
Jul 7, 2020
What is TEAS Plus When Filing a Trademark Application?
In the past, we have talked about many different trademark topics. When looking at trademarks themselves, we have discussed the difference between ® and TM. After a trademark has been...
May 18, 2020
™ vs. ® – The difference between them.
Next to most logos or brand names, you can find either a ™ or a ®. Obviously, they must have some significance, but what is the difference between the two...
Aug 29, 2019
OSU’s Confusing Trademark Application
Ohio State University has filed a trademark application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office for “THE,” in international class 25 for use on clothing, namely, t-shirts, baseball caps,...
Mar 29, 2019
Would a Trademark Attorney Have Helped Olivia Jade?
The recent college admissions scandal has been abundant in the media in recent weeks. The story continued to grow yesterday when the US Patent and Trademark Office officially rejected Olivia...
Feb 20, 2019
What is the supplemental register for trademarks?
When one door closes another opens… So, you’ve received a rejection on your trademark application stating that the mark is descriptive. You can try to overcome the rejection, but if...
Feb 18, 2019
Non-Distinct Office Actions
We discussed on our previous post what Office Actions are when it comes to your trademark application. Now, let’s take a little deeper look at the different types of office...
Jan 22, 2019
Trademark Coexistence Agreements
A rejection received for many trademarks filed with the USPTO is likelihood of confusion, meaning the applied-for mark is confusingly similar to a registered mark. Overcoming a likelihood of rejection...