Patents
How Long is the Patent Process (From Start to Finish)?
According to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), it takes about 22 months to acquire a patent. Gerben IP put together a comprehensive start to finish timeline.
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Trademarks In The News
How the Washington Football Team is Likely Securing a Trademark for its New Team Name
How the Washington Football Team could use the Paris Convention to hide its new name trademark filing while securing U.S. priority before the big reveal.
Australian Trademarks
What is the Cost of an Australian Trademark?
The cost of registering your trademark depends on the number of classes you wish to file. Assuming there are no objections or complications with your application, you can expect to spend between $1500-$2000 to register your trademark in Australia
Trademark Protection
How to Register a Trademark
You can register a trademark by identifying your unique name and applicable class, filing a successful application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), and maintaining it afterwards.
Trademarks In The News
Facebook Files Trademark Application for New “Meta” Logo
Facebook filed its first META trademark the same day as its rebrand, revealing wide-ranging plans for goods and services tied to the metaverse vision.
International Trademark Classes
How to Search for a Trademark Class
Understanding how to use the USPTO’s searchable database will enable you to look up the correct trademark class for your goods or services. Read on to learn how to search for a trademark class.
International Trademark Registration
The Comprehensive Resource of Global Trademark Search Databases
Search trademarks in 50+ countries from around the world using this list of intellectual property databases. Note, some of these databases require credentials or a language translation.
Copyrights
LuLaRoe, LuLaRich, or LuLaLawsuit? Amazon Docuseries on LuLaRoe Highlights Needs for Copyright Diligence
Explore how the Amazon docuseries on LuLaRoe underscores the importance of copyright diligence, highlighting legal risks and lessons for brand owners.
Trademarks In The News
Grubhub Sues Home Chef in Trademark Dispute
Grubhub sues Home Chef for declaratory judgment after a logo dispute, seeking court approval that both brands can coexist in the marketplace.
International Trademark Classes
What Does Class 35 Cover in Trademark Applications?
Trademark Class 35 covers a variety of business services, but is it right for your company? Here’s an overview of this frequently used trademark class.
International Trademark Classes
What Does Class 30 Cover in a Trademark Application?
Trademark Class 30 is one of a handful of classes related to food products, though not all foods fall under Class 30. Is it the right class for your business?
International Trademark Classes
What Does Class 9 Cover in Trademark Applications?
Trademark Class 9 for Electrical and Scientific Apparatus is commonly used by business owners and includes a wide variety of products. Is Class 9 right for your business? Read on to learn more.