Canadian Trademarks, International

5 Steps to Register Your Trademark in Canada

Steps to Register a Trademark in Canada: Choose a strong mark Hire a trademark attorney Complete a comprehensive trademark search File your application Respond to CIPO requests Many US trademark owners see the benefit of Canadian trademark registration.  With its close proximity and millions of potential customers, it may make sense to begin your international trademark registration in Canada.  While the […]

International, United Kingdom Trademarks

Understanding United Kingdom Trademark Law

A trademark registered in the United Kingdom has valuable legal protections in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. If you’ve recently registered your trademark in the U.S., you understand the benefits and rights a registered trademark provides.  These rights, however, only apply to trademark disputes within the United States.  To obtain legal protections for your mark internationally, you must register your […]

Canadian Trademarks, International

The Cost to Register a Trademark in Canada

As of June 2019, the cost to register a trademark in Canada has increased.  Registrants will now pay $330 for basic online trademark registrations, including one international class.  For each additional class of goods or services, the cost is $100.  For those filing through paper applications, a charge of $100 will be added. If you’ve recently registered your trademark with the […]

International, Madrid Protocol

What is the Madrid Protocol?

The Madrid Protocol is an international treaty designed to simplify the international trademark registration process.  Using this process, registrants are able to complete a single application, in their home language, that can then be applied to over 90 member countries.  It is important to note, however, that this application will not grant global trademark protections.  While the Madrid Protocol simplifies […]

Canadian Trademarks, How To's, International, International Registration

How to Use the Canadian Trademark Database

Obtaining an international trademark is an effective way to protect your brand.  If your international trademark strategy includes Canada, be sure to conduct a search on the Canadian trademark database before you file your application.  The Canadian Intellectual Property Office, or CIPO, provides a detailed tutorial on their website.  Read below to learn about the importance of the search, basic navigation […]

In The News, International, International

New USPTO Proposal Requires Foreign Trademark Applicants to Hire U.S. Based Attorneys

The number of international trademark filings in the United States has increased significantly over the last several years. In the past, foreign registrants were able to apply for a U.S. trademark without U.S. legal representation, but that may soon change. The USPTO has issued a new proposal, effective in July, that will require foreign trademark applicants to hire U.S. based […]

European Union Trademarks, International

EU Trademark Registration Process

As the owner of a U.S. registered trademark, you understand and appreciate the legal protections your trademark provides. Those legal protections, however, only apply to trademark disputes within the United States. In order to gain international trademark protections, you must register your mark outside the U.S., in countries where you are currently doing business, and in those where you plan to […]

European Union Trademarks, International

4 Reasons to Register Your Trademark in the European Union

If you own a registered trademark in the U.S., you understand the importance of the legal protections provided to you and your brand. These protections, however, will only apply to legal disputes within the United States. In order to gain trademark protections internationally, you must register your trademark in the countries and regions where you currently do business and those where […]

European Union Trademarks, How To's, International, International Registration

6 Steps to Register a Trademark in the EU

A registered trademark is a valuable asset for any brand. Your U.S. trademark, however, only protects you in legal disputes within the United States. To gain legal protection for your mark outside the U.S., you must register your trademark in other countries. Whether your online retail store reaches customers in Italy or your software firm is looking to expand to Paris, […]

Athletics, In The News, Industries, International, Sports

USPTO Refuses Luka Dončić’s Trademark Applications

  Luka Doncic, the potential Rookie of the Year candidate from the Dallas Mavericks, has had his trademark applications for ‘Matador’ and ‘El Matador’ denied by the Patent and Trademark Office. Luka’s trademark application was denied because there’s about a dozen other Matador trademarks that exist across a variety of goods and services that Luka applied for. In this case, […]

Canadian Trademarks, International

4 Reasons to File a Trademark in Canada

As a U.S. trademark owner, you understand that the legal protections provided to you by a federally registered trademark in the United States are essential to protecting your brand and growing your business. Those protections, however, only apply to trademark disputes in the United States. To gain protections internationally, you must register with countries where you plan to do business now […]

How To's, International, Trademark Protection

5 Steps to Protecting Your Trademark Internationally

The protections you receive as a U.S. trademark owner are a valuable asset to your business. However, it is important to know that those protections only apply to trademark disputes within the United States. Whether your retail store reaches customers in Europe or you plan to manufacture products in Asia, it is time to consider protecting your trademark internationally. These […]

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