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US Trademark Searches
Trademarks are names, phrases, logos or images used to uniquely identify your company and your products and services. Because trademarks are used in businesses, there are rights you can claim to protect your company, and there are governing bodies that regulate the use of your trademark. In the United States of America, the governing body called United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is the governing body that makes your trademark and patented product unique. They...
Elizabeth Morgan
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Do You Need a Registered Trademark?
It's less of a need than a want. Registering a trademark is NOT mandatory. However, are you a business owner, or do you work with a business that does not currently have a trademark registered or pending with the USPTO? If this last statement in any way describes you, then YES, you may benefit from having a trademark.
Marit Lee
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Trademark Considerations to Protect Your Name
In Trademark Law; first use is the key, but still you need to document this and get a trademark at the Federal Level or a service mark at the state level. Without it you may find a bigger firm moving into your area, which had used your name in interstate commerce prior to your local use and thus they can make you change your name.
Lance Winslow
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What is a Trademark Search?
A trademark search can, in actuality, be many different things. In theory, a trademark search is performed to determine whether or not the mark you are hoping to use is already taken by another. This allows an individual to apply with a greater level of confidence for the use of a trademark...
Marit Lee
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Trademark Search
A trademark is a unique name, word, phrase, logo, symbol, design, image or a combination of these elements that uniquely identifies your product or service to your customers and distinguishes you from your competitors. By registering your trademark, you provide your company, your product and your services with government protection that are part of the benefits of trademark rights. With a registered trademark, your competitors will not be allowed to use a logo or name of the same likeness, or...
Elizabeth Morgan
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Online Trademark Searches
Trademark is a very important part of your company. It differentiates your company from the rest that are in the same category or with those that have identical or almost the same name as your company. It also differentiates you from companies that bear a logo or company seal that represents your establishment. Nowadays, jingles are also used to uniquely distinguish a company.
Elizabeth Morgan
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What is a Trademark?
At one point or another, we've all seen a product or business name with a small, encircled R floating next to it. You've probably wondered what this R symbol really means, and how exactly it got there in the first place. Most people will tell you that it means something to the effect of "registered," but that's only a small part of the significance behind the circled R.
Marit Lee
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Trademark Renewal & Maintenance – How Do I Keep My Trademark?
After you've applied for your trademark, there will be a waiting period of approximately 18 months before your name is actually registered with the United States Patent & Trademark Office (herein referred to as the USPTO). Until then, it will be listed as "Pending." Sometimes there are hold-ups...
Marit Lee
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How Do You Get a Trademark?
While some individuals choose to hire attorneys to walk them through the process of applying for a trademark, others choose to use a trademark research firm, which can cost thousands of dollars less. It is important to remember when hiring someone to do your research that they not only search through Federal and State trademark records for name similarities, but also Common Law listings.
Marit Lee
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Effective Trademarks - How to Select a Good Name
Your trademark is your most important asset. Learn how to choose a strong trademark that will help you stand out in a crowd and avoid legal trademark problems.
Elias Borges
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