Category: Trademark Protection

In the USPTO’s trademark database, records listed as “DEAD” no longer have any federal trademark registration rights.

As voice technology becomes more and more prevalent in our society, so will the importance of trademarks.

In order to claim an abandoned trademark, you must follow the registration process from the beginning and submit your own application for the trademark.

Yes. If your trademark has been refused by the USPTO, you can still use it. That said, you should carefully review the reason for the refusal before proceeding.

A logo can be protected with a federal trademark registration, so long as you use it properly.

If you have obtained a federal registration for your trademark, you may use a circled R symbol. Otherwise, use a TM symbol.

You may not add goods/services to an existing trademark application. A new application is needed to increase the scope of goods/ services for your trademark.

If you have multiple versions of your logo, so long as they are all very similar, many times a single trademark filing will be sufficient.

As a business, it’s important to take basic steps to ensure a brand is receiving legal protection. Here are the 5 most common trademark mistakes I see clients make repeatedly.

To properly protect your trademarks, consider filing separate trademark applications for your name, slogan and logo.