USA Law

Tag: Trademarks

  • United States Patent and Trademark Office

    In Legislation United States Patent and Trademark Office in the U.S. Code: Title 35, Part I The current, permanent, in-force federal laws regulating united states patent and trademark office are compiled in the United States Code under Title 35, Part I. It constitutes "prima facie" […]

  • United States Patent and Trademark Office

    In Legislation United States Patent and Trademark Office in the U.S. Code: Title 35, Part I The current, permanent, in-force federal laws regulating united states patent and trademark office are compiled in the United States Code under Title 35, Part I. It constitutes "prima facie" […]

  • Trademark Law

    Trademark Law in the United States Introduction to Trademark Law American companies can have trademark rights under both state and federal law. Under state law, the first firm to use a particular mark is the legal owner of that mark. A trademark owner can gain valuable additional rights by […]

  • List of International Trademark Dilution Legislation

    List of International Trademark Dilution Legislation in the United States CLAYTON ACT Section 4 Section 12 Section 16 FEDERAL ARBITRATION ACT Section 10(a)(4) Section 10(b) SHERMAN ACT Section 1 Section 2 TRADE ACT OF 1974 Section 421 9 United […]

  • Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act

    Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act in the United States From the USPTO: On November 29, 1999, President Clinton signed into law the Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act (ACPA). Generally, the ACPA is intended to protect the public from acts of Internet “cybersquatting,” a […]

  • Business Name

    Business Name in the United States Business Name and Federal Trademark Registration By Steven M. Weinberg. He is a partner with the Malibu firm of Holmes Weinberg PC, where he specializes in business-related matters including intellectual property, entertainment, licensing and […]

  • Intellectual Property Law

    Intellectual Property Law in the United States Main Topics of Intellectual Property This entry in the American Encyclopedia has been organized to address the following topics, among others: Intellectual Property : Copyright Intellectual Property : Patents Intellectual Property : […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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, […]

  • 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 […]