Category: Trademark

Section 66(a) allows trademark owners to extend their international registrations to the US through the Madrid Protocol. Here’s how the process works.

The right time to hire a trademark lawyer is before problems arise. Here’s a guide to the situations where a Michigan trademark lawyer adds the most value.

A trademark class search identifies other registered marks in the same class of goods or services. Here’s how it works and why it’s a critical first step.

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.