Due to the continued COVID-19 outbreak in the United States, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has further extended the deadline to submit certain patent and trademark filings, as well as pay required fees, to June 1st, 2020. This temporary authority was granted under the […]
Read more →When I first started practicing law, the only way to file anything with the USPTO was to snail mail a paper application (or other trademark related form). When a deadline was at stake, I would have to go to the post office for a date stamp from […]
Read more →So, you’ve applied for a trademark but your application was denied for being “merely ornamental” Under TMEP Section 1202.03. You’re now likely wondering, “What does that even mean?” and “How can I overcome this rejection?” It helps to first understand how the United States Patent and Trademark […]
Read more →When a person applies for a trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), they’ll be asked to select at least one International Class (IC) of goods and services associated with their mark to help the USPTO search for possible conflicting registrations. The description in […]
Read more →I was recently in San Francisco to visit family, friends, and clients, and while there I did a ton of bread research for my home baking. I purchased and enjoyed a few loaves each day, and without a doubt… San Francisco is on top of their bread game. One […]
Read more →A common question that we are asked is whether a trademark owner should continue to hang onto a mark that they are no longer using in their business. More often a trademark owner would like to retain ownership even thought they are no longer using the mark. […]
Read more →Here in the United States and in many other countries around the world, ownership rights for trademarks are given on a “first to use” rather than a “first to file” basis. But what does that actually mean and how do you determine if you are indeed the […]
Read more →Before a trademark is officially registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), the pending application will be made available to the public. This provides any interested third party with the chance to oppose registration of the mark if they feel that it is improper […]
Read more →“Who owns this trademark” is a question that needs to be accurately answered before an individual or company files an application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). If a business owner or brand does not properly identify the owner of a trademark, or it […]
Read more →The world of fashion is a multi-billion-dollar industry that includes the sale of apparel and all related fashion accessories across the globe. Those who make a name for themselves in the fashion space often do so because of their unique and stylish designs that catch the eye […]
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