In order to qualify to register your client’s trademark at the USPTO, it must be using the trademark in commerce. But, what exactly does “use in commerce” for a trademark mean? Trademark Use in Commerce Trademark “use in commerce” is a legal term of art and refers to any use generally that crosses state lines. In short, it is any …
The answer is not as simple as you might think. Ownership is a threshold issue at the USPTO and yet many applicants get this wrong on their application. If the application is filed in the name of the wrong trademark owner, it may result in your trademark being worth less than the piece of paper it is printed on. Below, …
Congratulations! Your client has decided on a new name for its company or brand. Before you apply for a federal trademark, it’s important to conduct a trademark search to make sure the trademark is available. What kind of trademark searching should you do? Preliminary v. Full Availability Searches Searching USPTO records is a good first step. This will let the …
Have you recently applied for a trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and received an Office Action, and aren’t sure how to respond or what this means? An Examiner with the USPTO will review your application to make sure it complies with all rules and regulations. If there are any issues with your application or the …
