State vs. Federal Trademarks

by Daniel Ross | Oct 22, 2021 | General Practice, Trademark Law

What is the Difference Between a State and a Federal Trademark? A state trademark will only offer protection in the state in which you register, whereas a federal trademark will protect the mark nationwide, as well as confer some international benefits with treaty...

What Kind of Proof Do I Need to Show for Trademark Registration?

by Daniel Ross | Oct 22, 2021 | General Practice, Trademark Law

There are a number of things that you are going to have to submit to the Examiner to prove you’re using the trademark and it deserves to be registered. You’ll need to prove: That you’re using the markThat you were the first to use the markThat the mark...

What Can I Do If My Trademark Is Denied?

by Daniel Ross | Oct 22, 2021 | General Practice, Trademark Law

If your trademark was rejected, you may still have options. The next steps may include: Request for Reconsideration You can file a request for reconsideration after the final office action to the Examiner themselves. That essentially means that the Examiner will take...

Principal vs. Supplemental Trademark Registry

by Daniel Ross | Oct 22, 2021 | General Practice, Trademark Law

Principal Trademark Registry The principal registry is where you want to be, if you can get there: it’s made for marks that have passed examination completely, part of which is a determination of distinctiveness. The principal registry is the highest form of...

Is My Trademark Unique Enough?

by Daniel Ross | Oct 22, 2021 | General Practice, Trademark Law

The purpose of having a trademark is to protect the intellectual property in your business – brands, names, logos, slogans, etc. Your brand is worth protecting, but the key to protection is that the brand must be unique enough How to Ensure Your Trademark is Unique...