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How long does it take to get a trademark?
On average it takes about 1 year from start to finish. Every trademark case differs and depends on a number of issues, such as whether...
How long does a trademark last?
A trademark owner does not own a word or an image. Rather, the trademark owner owns the use of the mark to identify the source...
How the USPTO determines if a word logo is trademarkable
What Can Be Trademarked? Phrases, words, symbols, sounds, and even colors are all eligible for trademark protection. Anything that identifies your brand and is used...
Can I Trademark a Word or Phrase?
Why would I trademark a word/phrase Trademarking helps ensure that no one else can use a similar word or phrase to promote similar products or...
Do I need a trademark search?
One of the fears every company has when building a brand is that as soon as they get some notoriety a copycat will come along...
What If someone is using my trademark?
It is hard work to brainstorm and design a name and logo for your brand. If another business starts using your trademark what can you...
Am I the only one that can use my trademark?
A trademark is associated with specific types of goods and services and protects your brand from being used by other companies for the same or...
Why Are Trademarks Important?
A trademark allows a business to protect its brand (the business's name/product names/logos) from use by others and prevents unfair competition. A trademark also helps consumers identify...
Different trademark applications for words and logos?
If your trademark includes words, letters, or numbers, before filing a trademark application you will need to determine whether you will include any logo or...