A California trademark provides trademark protection within the state of California. This may be useful for your business. Many people know they can register their mark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, but fewer know California has a trademark...
This trademark cost guidebook discusses trademark costs and includes information about fees charged by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) as well as fees charged by attorneys and filing services. Note: All numbers are current as of June 2022. Check...
Have you recently received an Office Action denying your mark based on a surname refusal? Are you planning on applying for a trademark with your last name as part of the mark? In either case, you should first understand the potential pitfalls of attempting to register...
This Trademark Office Action Response Cheatsheet helps you get back on track. The United States Patent & Trademark Office (the USPTO) issues trademark Office Actions when they find a problem with a trademark application. If you received a trademark Office Action,...
As a creative business owner, you may have wondered if you need a trademark. What exactly are trademarks? Will a trademark protect your brand? Should you register for trademark protection? How can you start the trademark process? We answer those questions in this...
A trademark specimen is required if you want to have your trademark registered with the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO). The trademark specimen tells the USPTO how you are using your trademark with your goods or services. Understanding how to...
