Category: Trademark

Trade dress protects the visual appearance of a product or business; trademarks protect names and logos. Here’s how they differ and when each applies.

A trademark license grants another party permission to use your mark under defined conditions. Here’s how licensing agreements work and what they must include.

A common law trademark search finds unregistered marks that could still block your application. Here’s what it involves and why it’s essential before filing.

You can file a trademark application yourself through the USPTO’s TEAS system — but mistakes are common. Here’s a step-by-step guide to self-filing.

Trademark rights can be lost if your mark is abandoned. Here’s how to maintain your registration when your trademark isn’t currently being used in commerce.

Common mistakes in trademark applications lead to rejection, delays, and lost rights. Here are the errors applicants most often make and how to avoid them.

A rejected trademark application isn’t necessarily the end. Here’s how to respond to USPTO rejections, file office action responses, and appeal if needed.

An ‘abandoned’ trademark application status means the applicant failed to respond to a USPTO office action in time. Here’s what it means and what to do.

The USPTO charges fees for trademark applications, extensions, and maintenance filings. Here’s a breakdown of 2023 trademark filing fees and what they cover.

A trademark specimen shows the USPTO how you use your mark in commerce. Here’s what qualifies as an acceptable specimen and common mistakes to avoid.