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…

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…