Category: Trademark

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.

Trademark Class 3 covers beauty and cleaning products including perfumes, cosmetics, soaps, and toiletries. Here’s what falls within Class 3 and how to register.

Getting the most value from a trademark lawyer means knowing when to involve them and what to ask for. Here’s how to work effectively with trademark counsel.

After five years of continuous use, a registered trademark can become incontestable — a powerful legal status. Here’s what incontestability means and how to get it.

Trademark coordinated classes are groups of related goods and services that the USPTO examines together. Here’s what they are and why they matter for your filing.

Trademarking a company name is a common first step, but many businesses make costly errors along the way. Here are the top mistakes to avoid.

A thorough trademark search is the essential first step before filing any application. Here’s how to search the USPTO database and avoid conflicting marks.

The Federal Circuit ruled that the Lanham Act’s prohibition on trademarks critical of public figures violates the First Amendment. Here’s what it means.