Tag: Trade marks
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Trademarks
Trademarks in the United States What is a trademark? The term "trademark" is often used to refer to any of the four types of marks that can be registered with the USPTO. The two primary types of marks that can be registered with the USPTO are: […]
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Trademark Resources
Trademark Resources in the United States Trademark: Manuals, Guides, Official Gazette Trademark Manual of Examining Procedure (TMEP) – 8th Edition The TMEP provides trademark examining attorneys in the USPTO, trademark applicants, and attorneys and representatives for trademark […]
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Frequently Asked Questions about Trademarks
Frequently Asked Questions about Trademarks in the United States What is a trademark? A trademark is a word, phrase, symbol or design, or a combination thereof, that identifies and distinguishes the source of the goods of one party from those of others. What is a service mark? A service […]
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Contact Trademarks
Contact Trademarks in the United States General Contact Guidelines Please provide the relevant serial number or registration number, if existing, and your telephone number, so we can talk to you directly, if necessary. Use the appropriate e-mail address, and do NOT send multiple e-mails on […]
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Trademark Process
Trademark Process in the United States Initial Steps STEP 1: Determine whether you need trademark, patent, or copyright protection. STEP 2 : Determine whether you should hire a trademark attorney. STEP 3 : Identify your mark format: a standard character mark, a stylized/design mark, […]
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International Trademark Classification Changes
International Trademark Classification Changes in the United States AGENCY: United States Patent and Trademark Office, Commerce. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) issues a final rule to incorporate classification changes adopted by the […]