A trademark office action from the USPTO is an official communication from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Within this correspondence, an examining attorney will outline any legal concerns related to your chosen trademark and the trademark application itself. It is imperative to address all legal issues raised in the Office Action before…
Safeguarding Your Inspirations: The Importance of Intellectual Property Protection Welcome to the Leveraging Inspiration podcast, The Inspired Patent Podcast. In this episode, we explore the importance of protecting intellectual property and how it can safeguard your inspirations while ensuring their exclusivity. We often hear stories of inventors who missed out on opportunities because they failed…
Leveraging Inspiration, the Inspired Patent Podcast In this episode of Leveraging Inspiration, the Inspired Patent Podcast, we delve into the world of trademarks and how to maximize trademark protection. As we navigate through the complexities of trademarks, we explore the distinction between TM (trademark) and ® (registered trademark) and provide essential tips for proper trademark…
Congratulations! You plan to secure a federal trademark registration for your trademark! Now what? Should you DIY? Do you really NEED to engage a trademark attorney file your trademark? The decision rests with you, and it’s crucial to make an informed choice. Here are some of the advantages of hiring a competent trademark attorney: 1)A…
The “first use” date for a trademark is the date when the trademark was first used in commerce in connection with the goods or services for which it is registered or applied for. In the United States, the first use date is important because it determines who has priority in the event of a trademark…
How to Avoid Trademark Scams Once your trademark is registered with the USPTO you will be subjected to companies trying to solicit your business. Your federal trademark application and registration information is available on the USPTO database. Private companies, not associated with the official government office, may send mailings or emails directly to you to…
International Trademark Protection Do you plan to sell in the global market? Be sure to file for trademark protection internationally Step 1– File in the US Step 2– Familiarize yourself with the laws between other countries and the US. International Trade Administration and WIPO are great resources. Step 3-Hire a translation team. Your mark is…
Importance of Trademark Monitoring Keeping a trademark strong is an ongoing process. The trademark owner must monitor and take action when there is unauthorized use or infringement. The sooner a potentially infringing mark is identified and addressed, the easier it is to resolve and will typically has less impact and cost. …
How to Mark Your Trademark The purpose of registering your trademark is to avoid confusion among consumers and to orrectly identify your trademark. There are two symbols commonly used to mark trademarks: ® and ™. Everyone who uses a trademark symbol should know at least the following four things: The correct trademark symbol to use…
Proper Trademark Usage Use your trademark as an adjective A trademark should be used as an adjective, and whenever possible, it should be followed by a descriptive noun, a generic description of the goods. For example APPLE® computer, SHARPIE® marker, NIKE® shoes. Many companies use the word brand after the trademark to reduce confusion and…