The United States Patent & Trademark Office is, generally speaking, a pretty reliable government agency. It generates its own revenue in the form of trademark and patent filing fees. This allows it to stay open, even during government shutdowns in the recent past. The USPTO occasionally suffers from I.T. issues around its electronic filing system. … Read more
There are many reasons that you might receive an office action once your trademark application has been reviewed. A common reason for which you might receive an office action is that the Trademark Examining Attorney is requiring a disclaimer. Entering a disclaimer is easy and a no-brainer in most cases. However, disclaimers are important and … Read more
When a new business seeks protection for its trademark, generally we start with protection for its name. The name is usually their most commercially valuable trademark. Also, there are many reasons to start with the name itself, rather than a logo that incorporates the name. However, in some cases it may make more sense to … Read more
One of the most important steps in preparing your federal trademark application is drafting a description of services and products. This tells the Trademark Office what you are (or will be) providing to the public under your trademark. The description (also known as an identification or “ID”) is very important, and mistakes here can cost … Read more
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