Category: Trademark

The USPTO Declaration of Use and Statement of Use are different documents filed at different stages. Here’s what each requires and when you need to file them.

Trademark Class 25 covers clothing, footwear, and headgear. Here’s what falls within Class 25, how to describe your goods, and tips for a successful application.

Trade dress refers to the overall visual appearance of a product or place of business. Here’s how trade dress protection works and how to register it.

A certification trademark signals that goods or services meet specific standards set by the certifying organization. Here’s how certification marks work.

Federal trademark registrations must be renewed every 10 years, but can last indefinitely with proper maintenance. Here’s everything you need to know.

A trademark is a word, logo, symbol, or phrase that identifies the source of goods or services and distinguishes them from competitors. Here’s the full guide.

State trademark registration offers limited local protection but costs less than federal registration. Here’s when it makes sense and how the process works.

Trademarks are classified by type — fanciful, arbitrary, suggestive, descriptive, and generic. Here’s what each type means and which offers the strongest protection.

A Trademark Statement of Use proves to the USPTO that your mark is being used in commerce. Here’s when to file it, what it requires, and common mistakes.

Common law trademark rights arise from actual use in commerce, even without USPTO registration. Here’s what protection they provide and their limitations.