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Trademark Protection

How to Get a Trademark for Virtual Goods

Legal trademark protection for a virtual product or service utilizes the same process as the traditional marketplace: filing a trademark application with the USPTO.

Trademark Applications

How to Protect Your Privacy at the USPTO When Filing a Trademark Application

When you file a trademark application, you put a lot of information on the public record and, once filed, it is nearly impossible to remove. The United States Patent and Trademark Office is a public filing system, meaning that there is no expectation that any of the information you provide will be private. This data is available through bulk downloads […]

International Trademark Classes

What Does Class 42 Cover in a Trademark Application?

Class 42 on the trademark application covers services that deal with scientific and technical services such as service software, technical research, computer programming, chemistry services, etc.

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