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answered on Apr 18, 2023
Generally, it is best practice trademark the name exactly how it will be used in connection with the goods and services. If the mark will mostly be used without the LLC portion connected then it may be recommended to trademark the name without the LLC portion connected. Best practice is to consult... View More 
My business name is The Business Clinic and the only live trademark I could find is listed as "THE BUSINESS + CLINIC RX FOR SUCCESS". There have been other "The Business Clinic" filings but all are now shown as Dead. Before I do the filing, however, I'd appreciate knowing... View More
answered on Apr 11, 2023
If the mark is confusingly similar to your mark it will most likely be blocked from being registered with the USPTO. The USPTO will not allow the same or similar marks in the same class of goods and services to register.
i see that there are many companies that all have the same name trademarked, many companies have "chosen one" or "chosen" trademarked. how does this work? does this mean i can also make a brand called chosen and get it trademarked?
answered on Apr 5, 2023
Only one same or similar trademark can be registered in a class of goods and/or services. In order to find out if your brand/ trademark is available in the required class of goods/services you should consult a trademark attorney or service company. A quick trademark search can be conducted to... View More
Our game is ready to be released soon, the trademark process can be complex, and I wanted to seek the advice of a qualified trademark attorney to ensure my application on the USPTO website is handled correctly. Thanks for your time
answered on Apr 3, 2023
There are many different trademark classes that your game may qualify for depending on if its a card game, board game, computer game etc. In order to properly file your trademark with the USPTO you should contact a trademark attorney or an attorney lead trademark consulting/ filing service.
That also sells skincare trademarked my brand name within their slogan. It is three words and the only difference in them is the words "of" & "and" ..would I be able to trademark my brand name?
answered on Mar 28, 2023
It is likely the trademark application will be refused due to likelihood of confusion. You should consult with a trademark attorney or filing service to conduct a search and review the similar mark in detail.
how much would it be ?
answered on Feb 25, 2023
There are different costs involved depending on the type of application you are filing, for instance an if you file an intent-to-use application there will be additional costs throughout the registration process to complete your registration. The application cost vary on whether you use a TEA Plus... View More
I need the steps.
answered on Feb 20, 2023
You should consult a trademark filing service or attorney to assist with conducting a quick search and filing the mark for protection.
If they forget to keep up on their retrademark can I slide in and own the design?
answered on Feb 13, 2023
If a trademark expires and it is no longer registered with the USPTO a new application can be filed for the same mark and granted by the USPTO. Generally, the USPTO gives a 6 month grace period to a mark before marking it as abandoned by the owner.
Hi, looking to use some key words in a small online shop I have opened and am wondering if trademarks are only valid for the category they are registered in. For example: If i wanted to use a term in the title of an item listed for a t-shirt or sweatshirt, is this allowed because the trademark for... View More
answered on Feb 2, 2023
Yes, trademarks are only protect the mark in connection with the class it is registered in as well as the good and services description related to the mark. A similar or identical mark can be registered in a completely different category and in connection with a different set of goods and service... View More
answered on Jan 24, 2023
In order to find out if you your requested mark is already filed with the USPTO you can work with a Trademark filing service for a low cost fee to preform a pre-search or full search for conflicting or similar marks. The trademark application is generally $250-$350. Working with a trademark service... View More
answered on Jan 21, 2023
This depends on a few factors. A trademark in-use application can cost $250-$350 depending on the form used by the USPTO, which is based on electronic correspondence and goods and services . An intent-to-use application has additional fees to show the mark is used in commerce after the initial... View More
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