3 Biggest Differences Between the Principal Register and Supplemental Register for Trademarks

You have a business and you want to protect your brand with a trademark so no one else can use it. After all, if another company in your industry starts to use the same brand name as you, consumers could be confused. You don’t want them to think a competitor’s inferior products and services come […]

All Trademark Searches are Not Created Equal

You’ve invested time and money into developing a new business name, brand, logo, or package design and you want to protect it by registering for a federal trademark. That’s great! You’re taking the right step to ensure only you can exploit your intellectual property in the marketplace and earn money from it. But wait. There’s […]

5 Trademark Renewal and Reminder Steps You Don’t Want to Skip

One of the biggest problems that trademark owners encounter is unintentionally abandoning their registered marks. This happens when the owner fails to renew the necessary maintenance documents when they’re required. Losing your trademark could irreparably damage your business, so you don’t want to forget to file these maintenance documents. To help you meet the deadlines, […]

How to Choose the Right Trademark Application Infographic

If you want to file your trademark application yourself, then you need to make sure you file the right application to meet your needs and budget. Last year, the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) launched a redesigned website with the goal of making it easier for people to find the information and forms […]

Trademark Application FAQ: Use in Commerce or Intent to Use?

When you apply for federal trademark registration, you’ll be required within the trademark application to identify whether the mark has already been used in commerce or not. This is an important question that affects how long it takes to get a trademark registration and the steps you have to take along the way, but it’s […]