Tag: us trademarks
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Trademark FAQs: U.S. Trademark Registration Answers from a Trademark Attorney
Get answers to common trademark questions from an experienced trademark attorney. Learn how to register a trademark, respond to a USPTO Office Action, and protect your brand name, logo, and slogan under U.S. trademark law.
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Trademark Registration Process: How to Register a U.S. Trademark (Step-by-Step Guide)
Wondering how to register a trademark in the United States? This quick guide walks you through the USPTO process—from filing to final registration—so you can protect your brand with confidence.
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Receive a USPTO Office Action? Here’s What To Do When the USPTO Rejects Your Trademark Application
If you’ve received a United States Patent and Trademark Office USPTO Office Action after filing your trademark application, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to panic. In this article, we’ll explain how to respond to a USPTO Office Action, what it means for your trademark, and how to avoid common mistakes that could delay or derail…
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[WATCH]: SARAH STEMER’S TRADEMARK TIPS FOR STARTUPS AND NEW COMPANIES
From company name to portfolio of registered trademarks here we go! Going from naming your new company or startup, to having a portfolio of registered trademarks can seem daunting. It’s important though, so we made this video to make the process a little more approachable for you. Trademark Attorney, Sarah Stemer, discusses trademark tips for…
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Is Your Trademark Strong Enough to Register? How to Evaluate Brand Name Distinctiveness
Not all brand names qualify for federal trademark protection. Learn how to assess whether your trademark is generic, descriptive, suggestive, arbitrary, or fanciful—and what to do if yours is weak.