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How is a Trademark Different from a Domain Name or an Approved State Corporate Name?

Approval of a domain name, and approval of a corporate name by the Secretary of State of a particular state, does not, in and of …

What Can I Trademark?

Examples of Indicator of Source The short answer is virtually anything that functions as an indicator of source. Among other examples, common examples include items …

I have Filed a Trademark Application and Received an Office Action or a Rejection, What can I do?

The Steps to Follow if Your Trademark Application was Rejected Contact a Trademark Attorney if you receive an Office Action or a rejection. That is …

Do I Need to Sell a Good or Sell a Service to Obtain Trademark Rights?

Yes. A clever name or slogan or logo without the sale of goods or services is not a trademark. To obtain a Federal Registration, meaningful …

How are Trademarks Different from Other Forms of Intellectual Property?

Trademarks vs. Copyright vs. Patent These three areas of the law are vastly different, yet there is overlap between them. In some instances, more than …

What is a trademark?

The Definition of a Trademark A trademark functions as an indicator of source for a good or a service. That is, it can be a …

Can I License or Sell my Trademark Registration to someone else?

Yes. Generally, a Federal Trademark Registration can be licensed or can be sold to someone else. By way of example, a trademark registration can be …

What is a Common Law Trademark and a State Trademark Registration?

A common law trademark is another name for an unregistered trademark. A person has common law trademark rights when they start to use a trademark …

How long will it take for a Federal Trademark Application to mature into a Federal Trademark Registration?

Currently, the USPTO process for a trademark application takes between 9 and 20 months, however, results in the examination phase may alter this timeline.