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

In order to receive a trademark you must apply for ownership of the mark in the proper goods and services with the USPTO. Best practice is to work with a trademark attorney or expert to advise on if a mark already exists and guide you through the process. Since COVID from filing to registration has... View More

Generally, it is good practice to form a business prior to filing any trademarks, however it is always good to ensure the business name is not already filed as a trademark by someone else prior to forming the business.

If a trademark has been abandoned you can file an application with the USPTO to apply for the trademark. In order to receive a registered trademark an application for the mark must be filed with the USPTO and you must also be able to provide proof of the mark being used by you as the owner in... View More

If the mark is for a good or service used and sold in commerce you should be able to register for a trademark. The first step is to contact a trademark specialist who can assist with reviewing if there is another same or similar mark already registered with the USPTO and provide guidance and... View More

If a mark was abandoned after registration it is generally due to failure to provide notice of continuance of use between the 5th and 6th year of registration. If a mark was abandoned prior to registration ti would be due to failure to answer an office action in a timely manner. A mark that is... View More