Absolutely! Many people ask this question as they think they are limited to trademarking just the overall company brand name. However, as long as you’re using a brand to promote a product or service, then that product or service brand might be proper for trademark protection. You can trademark a product line, a service line, […]
A U.S. trademark registration extends to all 50 states and commonwealths, but doesn’t, in and of itself, extend to other countries. However, there are special considerations that United States laws give to other treaty countries through international intellectual property agreements. These treaties give trademark registrations special consideration when an international business applies for trademark registration […]
Descriptive and Generic Terms When applying for a trademark, the general rule of thumb is to stay away from generic and descriptive words, and phrases. Trademark law reserves certain words and phrases for the public domain, and does not let anyone have exclusive rights to use them because businesses that provide these goods and services […]
If you’ve applied for a trademark and you’ve received a notice about an “office action,” there are a few possible reasons why. But first, let’s talk about what an office action is. What is an Office Action? An office action is essentially a letter or a notice from the Examiner from the USPTO that there’s […]
As we discussed in our previous post, it can cost hundreds if not thousands of dollars to register a trademark. If you make a mistake on the application, it might be amendable, in which case you are lucky and it will only waste time. However, if it is an unamendable mistake, it will not only […]
It can cost hundreds if not thousands of dollars to register a trademark. If you make a mistake on the application, it might be amendable, in which case you are lucky and it will only waste time. However, if it is an unamendable mistake, it will not only cost you time but also money because […]
1. Conflict Search A conflict search will help you identify potential conflicts with prior registrants and prior applicants that are in similar industries and use similar names or logos that might present a likelihood of confusion. Once you’ve identified your mark that has low risk, we can help you apply for trademark registration. The application […]
Trademark Registration and Renewal Daniel Ross and Associates is a Cleveland-based law firm helping the businesses of Northeast Ohio with their development, contract, copyright, and trademark needs! In today’s blog, we are discussing the basics of trademark registrations and renewals for your intellectual property. What is a Trademark Conflict Search? A trademark conflict search is […]
