Gerben IP’s Trademark Blog

Patents

How to Perform a Patent Search

The United States Patent & Trademark Office, or USPTO, recommends the 7-step strategy that can be followed when performing a patentability search. Read on to learn more.

Trademark Applications

Can I File My Own Trademark Application?

Yes, as long as you are an American citizen or a U.S. company, you can file your own trademark application. However, just because you can doesn’t mean you should.

Trademarks In The News

Shawn Carter Files New Trademarks for JAY Z

Shawn Carter has filed new trademark applications for his professional name, JAY Z, suggesting the rapper intends to offer furniture, cutlery, and plungers.

Trademark Protection

How to Revive a Dead Trademark

If your own trademark has fallen into ‘dead’ or ‘abandoned’ status, you may be able to file a petition to revive it. Read to learn more about how to revive a dead trademark.

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