What is a Trademark Office Action?

What is a Trademark Office Action?

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 […]

How to Pick a Trademark Attorney?

How to Pick a Trademark Attorney?

Cleveland Trademark Attorney There are a few considerations to think about when you’re looking for the right attorney for you. It’s a two-way street – they’re not just interviewing you; you’re interviewing them as well. So, you want to pick the right personality and the right structure for you. What To Consider in a Trademark […]

Importance of Trademarking an Event Name

Importance of Trademarking an Event Name

We’d like to share this trademarking example from recent news headlines. The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo started an Asian Lantern Festival in the summer of 2018 and has continued offering the event on an annual basis since 2018. The Pittsburgh Zoo is now also embarking on an Asian Lantern Festival of their own, beginning in August […]

Importance of Trademarking a Business Name, Who’s Hungry?

Importance of Trademarking a Business Name, Who’s Hungry?

We wanted to share these two trademark-related articles involving the restaurant industry. Although these examples involve restaurants, the importance of trademarking a name applies to all businesses. We hope you find them both interesting and that they don’t make you too hungry and ruin your lunch/dinner! City Barbeque and Ohio City BBQ City Barbeque is […]

How to Pick a Trademark Attorney?

5 More Trademark Application Mistakes to Avoid

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 […]

Top 5 Trademark Application Mistakes to Avoid

Top 5 Trademark Application Mistakes to Avoid

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 […]

How Long Does Your Intellectual Property Last?

How Long Does Your Intellectual Property Last?

Intellectual property covers patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. Companies and inventors alike protect their intellectual property. It is equally important to understand if someone else’s intellectual property is protected before using that intellectual property without their permission. So, how long does each of the four types of intellectual properties last? Patents are issued as […]

4 Thing You Need to Know Before Getting a Trademark

4 Things You Need to Know Before Getting a Trademark

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 […]

Someone is Using My Trademark

Trademark Registration and Renewal

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 […]

Guarding Your Domain – A Guide to Website Name Selection and Protection

[bctt tweet=”With more than 3 million trademarks currently registered with the USPTO, that is a large minefield to navigate; and new names are imagined and reserved daily.” username=”drosslaw”] Creating the right name for your business website is a challenge in itself. You want your name to be memorable, easily pronounced and spelled, brief and, perhaps […]

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