What Happens When Someone Opposes My Trademark?
Published Apr 23, 2015During the federal trademark registration process, trademark applicants must overcome two major thresholds in order to obtain registration for their mark. First, the trademark application must pass review by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Examining Attorney who is assigned to review the application for likelihood of confusion and other application deficiencies. If the…
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Concurrent Use Agreements For Trademark Registration
Published Mar 17, 2015Trademark law in the United States provides that the first party to adopt and use a trademark has the right to continued, exclusive use of that mark in connection with their designated goods and/or services. Accordingly, they may prevent others from using the same mark or something similar in connection with related goods or service…
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Top 10 FlatFee Registered Trademarks 2014
Published Feb 05, 2015We’re excited to announce our third annual list of Top 10 FlatFee Registered Trademarks! This is our list of the top ten brands that were registered through flatfeetrademark.com during 2014. In 2014, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office issued 204,624 trademark registrations (a major jump from 194,274 in 2013)! Our top picks for the year…
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Reduced USPTO Trademark Filing Fees
Published Jan 19, 2015It now costs less to file an application for federal trademark registration! The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has announced a major fee reduction for all electronically filed trademark applications through its TEAS and TEAS Plus filing systems. The new USPTO trademark filing fees are $275 for TEAS applications (down from $325), and $225…
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Do I Need to Work with a Trademark Attorney to Register a Trademark?
Published Nov 19, 2014We often receive calls from prospective clients asking why they should hire a trademark attorney and can they navigate the trademark application process themselves? The short answer is, I don’t know, can you? You can cut your own hair or defend yourself in a death penalty case. You CAN. But should you? Probably not! Before…
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How To Conduct a Proper Trademark Search
Published Nov 19, 2014The name of your company can be a crucial element for long-term success. Whether your company is a tech giant or a small start-up with offices in the garage, choosing the right name for your business and brand can mean the difference between success and failure. For every GOOGLE, NIKE and STARBUCKS, there are a…
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Using a U.S. Patent and Trademark Registration Attorney For Your Trademark Process
Published Nov 06, 2014Working with a licensed U.S. Patent and Trademark Registration Attorney has many benefits over trying to learn and navigate the trademark application process on your own. For starters, there are many areas in which you could make a mistake, overlook important information, or submit improper documentation that may result in your trademark application being refused….
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Top 5 Reasons the USPTO May Refuse Your Application (and How to Avoid Them!)
Published Oct 20, 2014We’ve said it a thousand times, but there really are myriad ways in which your federal trademark application may be refused registration at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The USPTO hires an army of trademark examiners whose sole job is to review trademark applications for errors, omissions and conflicts with prior registered or…
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Should I Use My Trademark Before Applying For Trademark Registration?
Published Aug 15, 2014There are a number of reasons why prospective trademark owners may not be using their trademarks. Maybe your idea is in the early inception stage and you want to know if your proposed trademark name is available before starting production and marketing. Perhaps you’re worried that someone else will see your mark and try to…
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Trademarking An E-Cigarette or Vaporizer Name
Published Jul 21, 2014Marlboro, Camel, Newport, Winston. These are some of the most well-known tobacco cigarette brands. They’re also major brands that, dear we say, may be on the verge of becoming obsolete as old-fashioned cigarette smoking becomes less socially acceptable and passé. As cigarettes go the way of the Walkman, there’s been an explosion of e-cigarettes, or…
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