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...

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...