Can I Trademark a Product Name?

by Daniel Ross | Oct 28, 2021 | General Practice, Trademark Law

Absolutely! Many people ask this question as they think they are limited to trademarking just the overall company brand name. However, as long as you’re using a brand to promote a product or service, then that product or service brand might be proper for...

Does My Trademark Registration Include Other Countries?

by Daniel Ross | Oct 28, 2021 | General Practice, Trademark Law

A U.S. trademark registration extends to all 50 states and commonwealths, but doesn’t, in and of itself, extend to other countries. However, there are special considerations that United States laws give to other treaty countries through international intellectual...

Descriptive and Generic Terms in Trademarks

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

Descriptive and Generic Terms When applying for a trademark, the general rule of thumb is to stay away from generic and descriptive words, and phrases. Trademark law reserves certain words and phrases for the public domain, and does not let anyone have exclusive...

What is a Trademark Office Action?

by Daniel Ross | Oct 22, 2021 | General Practice

If you’ve applied for a trademark and you’ve received a notice about an “office action,” there are a few possible reasons why. But first, let’s talk about what an office action is. What is an Office Action? An office action is essentially...

5 More Trademark Application Mistakes to Avoid

by Joe Vesper | May 19, 2021 | General Practice, Intellectual Property, Trademark Law

As we discussed in our previous post, it can cost hundreds if not thousands of dollars to register a trademark. If you make a mistake on the application, it might be amendable, in which case you are lucky and it will only waste time. However, if it is an unamendable...