In order to move forward with a trademark you must file an in-use or intent-to-use application with the USPTO. It is recommend to do a quick search of the USPTO to check if your potential trademark is already in use. It is recommended but not required to work with a Trademark Attorney or Specialist... View More

If a trademark is expired or abandoned on the USPTO then it no longer is protected under trademark rules and regulations. The next steps would be to file an application for those marks with the USPTO. It is best to work with a trademark attorney or company to assist you with procuring rights to the... View More

If a renewal is missed for a trademark there is a 6 month grace period given by the USPTO that allows you to register the renewal for an additional late fee. If this period is missed you will need to re-register the application with the USPTO. It is recommend to work with a trademark attorney to... View More

In order to register a trademark you must file an application with the USPTO. If the mark has been abandoned you will be able to refile your own application for the mark. To ensure you properly file for your trademark it is recommended to work with a trademark attorney or specialist.

Even if a trademark is abandoned does not mean that the mark is available for registration. In order to know if a mark is available start by conducting a quick search on the USPTO for similar registered marks in the same class of goods and services. A search can be complicated and it is recommended... View More

If the mark was already filed for a separate class of goods and services, the USPTO requires a new application to be filed to protect against different or new goods and services. If the goods and services fall under a different class of registration it is best to register the mark as a new... View More

Filing a trademark can vary in cost depending if you are filing an in-use or intent-to-use application. A standard in-use application costs approximately $250 for a TEAS Plus application and $350 for a regular trademark application. It is best practice to have a trademark attorney conduct a USPTO... View More

A trademark application can cost $250-$350 depending on the type of application you are submitted. When submitting a trademark application there can be additional fees if you file an "intent-to-use" verses "In-use" application. A trademark attorney is recommend to assist you... View More

To prepare to work with a lawyer to file a trademark you want to be able to provide to them information regarding whether you plan to file an "in-use" application or "Intent-to-use." To file an "In-Use" application you must provide them with a specimen of work showing... View More

If a trademark was abandoned recently, you may be able to file a petition to revive the mark. However, if the trademark has been abandoned for an extended period of time you will need to re-file the application with the USPTO in order to regain rights in the original trademark filed. Many trademark... View More

You should speak to a trademark attorney who can conduct a trademark search to see if someone else has already registered a trademark with the same or similar name with the USPTO in the same or similar class of goods. A trademark attorney or specialist can conduct a quick search to see if any marks... View More

When writing a Children's Book the best protection is the copyright protection for the book. Be sure to once the final version of the book is complete to register the work with the Library of Congress. A copyright is not protected in court without being official registered work. The... View More

You can look up any trademark by searching for the mark by application number, owner or actual mark on the USPTO website. The owner of the mark or the person of record will receive an email when a mark has been registered with the USPTO or if an office action is received. To know the status of a... View More

If a trademark has been cancelled by the USPTO, generally you must refile the mark to regain ownership of the trademark. You can engage any Trademark Service or Trademark attorney to assist with this matter. Depending on why the trademark was cancelled it should be a straightforward process for... View More

In order to use an abandoned trademark as your business name it is best practice to register the mark with the USPTO. In order to register a mark with the USPTO you must file an application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. You can file the mark online in the proper class of goods... View More

In order to register a trademark you must file an application with the USPTO. Depending on the application the filing fees with the USPTO cost approximately $250-$350. It may be helpful to hire a trademark attorney to assist with filing the mark and guiding you through the process with the USPTO.... View More

In order to know if a phrase is available to trademark you must first conduct a search with the USPTO. If no other individual or business has a registered trademark that is the same or similar you may file a intent-to-use or in-use application with the USPTO. Because the trademark process can be... View More

If the trademark expired you are free to register a new application for the mark. However, it is recommended to work with a trademark attorney to conduct a trademark search for similar or existing marks prior to filing for the trademark application.

If the delay was unintentional and was not due to fault of your own you can petition to revive the application. However, if you missed the deadlines and warnings of the filing needed to be renewed you will need to file a new application with the USPTO.

If the trademark was cancelled due to failure to file a successful continuance of use the trademark is no longer active with the USPTO. In order to regain rights in the trademark a new application is required to be filed for ownership of the mark.