Operating as a seller in Amazon Marketplace, you may one day find yourself in receipt of a notice or claim of trademark infringement. This claim might come from several places – it could be from Amazon itself, from another seller, or from a manufacturer or other merchant – one that may not even operate on Amazon’s Marketplace. And you may be […]
So, you filed your trademark application months ago and your new business has started on its way. You are eagerly awaiting to hear from the United States Patent and Trademark Office. After waiting for so long, you finally see an email from the USPTO, only to find out that the USPTO has issued an “Office Action” and your trademark has […]
Receiving a trademark cease and desist letter or infringement notice can be an unsettling event. There are many circumstances under which you may receive one, but they all have one common thread – if the allegations in the letter are true, they can sometimes be devastating for a business. That being said, before becoming too concerned, or taking any action yourself […]
If you run an Etsy store, or are considering starting one, you already know how popular that online marketplace is. The demand for, and supply of, the kind of handmade, unique products sold on Etsy are both so high that the site has grown from one million members in 2008 to nearly 44 million as of January 2015. What does that […]
For businesses just starting out, once you’ve got your initial idea in mind, the next step is usually coming up with a company name. And that makes sense: it’s how you’ll talk about your business, but more importantly, it’s the primary way your customers and prospective clients will identify you. Your company’s name is the linchpin for your brand and your […]
It’s a good idea to start the process of registering a trademark for your business name, company name, product name, or service, as soon as you identify the name you plan to use. This is because the first step in obtaining a federal trademark registration for a name is conducting a search to ensure no one else owns trademark rights […]
Cosmetics are a multibillion-dollar industry. In fact, consumer spending on cosmetics in the U.S. alone tops $50 billion. And it’s more than just makeup. Skin care, body lotions, moisturizers, facial creams, and beyond – all of these products fall under the cosmetics umbrella, and consumers remain eager to purchase them. If you’re considering starting a cosmetics business, whether distributing other brands […]
The protections and benefits of a registered U.S. trademark come with a series of responsibilities of ownership. One of your most important responsibilities is to maintain and renew your trademark at the required intervals set by the United States Patent & Trademark Office. Upon the initial registration of your trademark, it is important to make note of the first renewal […]
The concerns of running a bar business comprise a very long list: staffing, inventory management, choosing and maintaining your location, accounting and other financial concerns; the list goes on. With so much to worry about regarding the day-to-day operations, learning about the ins and outs of the trademark process – and whether you should even undertake registering a trademark for your […]
The online marketplace Etsy.com has become a place where artisans and antique collectors not only sell their wares, but run full-fledged, dedicated businesses through the site. That’s how popular it now is. With that popularity has come, as Etsy continues to expand, a vast number of new sellers every day, looking to take advantage of the site’s success. With that many […]
In 2021 the United States Patent and Trademark Office granted 367,945 trademark registrations. But what happens if the USPTO approves a trademark that is too similar to your own? When someone files a new trademark application, an “examining attorney” at the USPTO is responsible for reviewing the application and determining if it can be approved for registration. The examining attorney […]
As a business owner or individual filing for a trademark, you will pay all of your fees and patiently wait several months for a trademark examining attorney to review your application. At the end of the examination process, if your application meets all of the criteria for registration, the examiner will publish your application for “opposition.” But what does this […]