Category: Trademark

If you’re running a business, you probably already know that trademarks are essential to protecting your brand. A trademark is a symbol, design, or word that identifies and distinguishes your goods and services from those of your competitors. Trademarks can be registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and offer legal protection […]

Generally, the answer is no. Most trademark infringement cases are based on federal trademark laws and are filed in federal courts. There are federal courts in every state. While it is true that lawyers are generally licensed to practice law in the state where they live, attorneys that handle cases based on federal law can […]

We wrote an article recently discussing a Trademark Statement of Use, which included discussions of the purpose and legal requirements of a Statement of Use. In this article, the top-rated Trademark Lawyers at Revision Legal discuss a different trademark form called a Trademark Declaration of Use. If you have been searching for the “best Trademark […]

Very broadly, Trademark Class 25 is for clothing and wearing apparel. According to recent studies, Class 25 is the most common (by far) Class chosen by those seeking to register trademarks in the U.S. and around the world. To be legally valid, a trademark MUST be linked to a specific trademark Class. Further, a trademark […]

Generally, “trade dress” is a legal term of art that refers to the “look” of a product, including how it is designed and the manner in which it is packaged. These are how products are “dressed” in the same manner as how persons are dressed in clothing, hairstyling, and makeup. Some of the more famous […]

A certification trademark is a special type of trademark that certifies a product as having certain characteristics, qualities, or standing with regard to standards set by an organization, such as an industry group or governmental body. It is also used to certify a product or service as having met certain agreed-upon standards of performance or […]

Trademarks are an important part of a business’s identity and are used to distinguish the products and services of one company from another. Trademarks can come in many forms, from words to logos, and can be registered both nationally and internationally. It is important to understand the duration of trademark protection to ensure your business […]

A trademark is a recognizable sign, design, or expression which identifies products or services of a particular source from those of others. It is a form of intellectual property that grants an exclusive right to a business or individual to use a particular trademark for a specified period of time. Trademarks can be words, symbols, […]

Yes, you can register a trademark in your state. Indeed, even if you register a trademark at the federal level, there are some advantages to registering your trademark in states where you do business. In this article, the skilled and top-rated Trademark Attorneys at Revision Legal discuss some of the advantages of registering a trademark […]

Traditionally, legal scholars distinguish five types of trademarks. These are generally ranged on a spectrum from strongest to weakest. However, as discussed below, there are several other methods of distinguishing types of trademarks. And, when considering your company’s trademarking strategy, it is valuable to consider the other methods of differentiating trademark types. If you have […]