Category: Trademark

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.

Why trademark applications go abandoned, how to check TSDR, the 37 C.F.R. § 2.66 petition to revive (deadlines, $250 fee, requirements), reinstatement for USPTO error, and what to do if revival fails.

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.

Registering a trademark is just the beginning. Many brand owners make costly mistakes after registration. Here’s what to avoid to keep your mark protected.