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...

Can I Trademark My Name?

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

Can I Trademark My Name? There is no problem in trying to trademark your name. You just have to be careful that you are abiding by the rules of trademark law. Trademark law is class-specific – you can only protect a trademark in the industry of goods and...

Someone is Using My Trademark

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

What Do I Do If Someone is Using My Mark? The first thing you should do is research that business – see exactly when they began using their mark and how it lines up with your first use. Because trademark law is chronological, whoever used a mark first in a...

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...