Category: Trademark
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USPTO TEAS—What is a disclaimer?
When required, disclaimer works against you. So, an ideal trademark would not have a disclaimer. However, sometimes you want to include certain words that need to be disclaimed no matter what. In that case, I recommend you start the trademark registration process in advance using an ITU application and do not include disclaimer in your…
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How to Avoid Trademark Refusal
Just google trademark registration, and you will see a bunch of under-$100 trademark services online. How is it possible? There is a hidden cost of trademark registration: your mandatory response to the USPTO’s initial conclusion that your mark is not registerable. (See Possible Grounds for Refusal of a Mark | USPTO) By the way, this…
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When should you DIY TM application?
The USPTO provides ample resources to guide first-time DIY-ers through the trademark application and registration process. However, it does not give you much regarding when and how you should decide to seek expert help. Here comes a seasoned IP attorney’s take on “when should you go the DIY route.”
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Promotional Phrases as Trademark
Nowadays, in addition to “maker” and “brand”, “product name” is increasingly used as a trademark. There are simply so many product types and variations. Take a look at an example below: GREEN CLEAN is a product name of a cleanser from Farmacy Beauty. My impress is that it is something that naturally cleans your skin.…
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Amazon Brand Registry related FAQ
Amazon Brand Registry is one of the strongest Amazon selling tools as a seller can control the entirety of Amazon listings for all products associated with a brand. It’s a free service for a seller who owns a UPSTO registered trademark. As Amazon Brand Registry is a private program ran and controlled solely by Amazon,…
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Change Address on TM registration, DIY
Businesses move. And their trademarks should come along. Unfortunately, changing your address on your trademark registration(s) (also in your application(s) if it has not been registered) is not as straightforward as changing your profile on Facebook. First, understand what you’re doing. You actually have quite a list of addresses on your trademark registration/application. If you’re…
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Amazon IP Accelerator Program
Amazon’s IP Accelerator Program (hereinafter “IPAP”) allows sellers to use Amazon Brand Registry as soon as they file for a trademark application with the USPTO. Typically, registration takes 6-9 months, so this is an exciting program for Amazon sellers. Are the maximum service fees set by Amazon fair? Assuming that the law firms participating in…
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Acceptable identifications of goods and services
There are good reasons you should stick to the Trademark ID Manual when you describe your goods and services in your trademark application. Picking one outside Trademark ID Manual not only cost you more but also may delay the registration process. Why is the description important? First, you need to understand there are two different…
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TM Int. Classes (11-2018)
Class 1 Chemicals for use in industry, science and photography, as well as in agriculture, horticulture and forestry; unprocessed artificial resins, unprocessed plastics; fire extinguishing and fire prevention compositions; tempering and soldering preparations; substances for tanning animal skins and hides; adhesives for use in industry; putties and other paste fillers; compost, manures, fertilizers; biological preparations…
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Online Trademark Services: Good or Bad?
Let’s talk about filing a TM application without any help first. There is no doubt that any US person, including legal entity having address in the U.S., can file a trademark application without absolutely no help. The government agency handling trademark registration, the USPTO, provides ample resources including video clips to guide you through the…