Category: Trademark

If you want to trademark your gamer tag, you need to identify the right trademark class. Here’s how classes work and which ones apply to gaming identities.

A trademark protects goods; a service mark protects services. Here’s how they differ, when each applies, and why the distinction matters for registration.

The cancellation of the jointly-owned SUPER HERO trademark offers important lessons about shared trademark ownership and the risks of joint registration.

Famous trademark status provides stronger legal protections against dilution. Here’s what courts look for and how to build a record of trademark fame.

To register a federal trademark, your mark must meet several legal requirements including distinctiveness and use in commerce. Here’s a full overview.

Social media influencers build valuable personal brands that are vulnerable to copying. Here’s why registering a trademark is essential for influencers.

A US trademark registration only protects your mark domestically. Here’s how to extend your trademark rights internationally through WIPO and other systems.

A USPTO Office Action is a formal rejection or objection to your trademark application. Here’s what they mean, common types, and how to respond effectively.

Even if you only sell locally, you may qualify for federal trademark registration if your business affects interstate commerce. Here’s what you need to know.

Federal cannabis rescheduling could open the door to USPTO trademark registration for cannabis businesses. Here’s what it means and what to do now.