Understanding how long a trademark lasts- and what steps are required to maintain it- is essential to protecting your brand and ensuring continued legal rights. A trademark is one of the best intellectual property assets that a business can own. Unlike patents and copyrights that have a
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Do trademarks, copyrights and patents protect the same thing? The most frequently asked question is do trademarks, copyrights, and patents the same things; and the answer is no. A trademark typically protects brand names and logos used on goods and services although, musical notes, sounds, and fragrances
Read more →HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO REGISTER A TRADEMARK? Every client wants to know how long it will take to get their trademark registered. I always answer, ‘it depends.’ The USPTO states that the federal registration process typically takes 12 to 18 months, although timing varies depending
Read more →Choosing the correct international trademark class is an important part of preparing a USPTO trademark application. When you prepare to apply for the registration of your trademark, you will need to designate the international trademark class number(s) for your trademark that is/are appropriate for the identified goods
Read more →In general, a trademark is a word, phrase, symbol, or design, or a combination thereof, that identifies and distinguishes the source of the goods that are used in commerce to identify and distinguish the goods of one manufacturer or seller from those of another. In essence it
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