Trademark Rights in the United States
Trademark rights in the United States arise in one of two ways: by using a mark to market and sell products or services (use in US...
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Kiranjit K Dharsan
- Nov 28, 2021
- 2 min
USPTO requirements for trademarks specimens of Use
The United States is one of the few countries that requires specimens of use for trademarks filed (if based on intent to use) or...
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Kiranjit K Dharsan
- Nov 24, 2021
- 2 min
U.S. Trademark Application Filing
Once you've decided on a trademark for your business and are confident that your chosen mark is available, you can proceed to file your...
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Kiranjit K Dharsan
- Nov 14, 2021
- 2 min
How much does it cost to register a Trademark?
Typically, a one-class trademark application can cost at least US$1,000, from filing through to registration. Trademark costs usually...
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Kiranjit K Dharsan
- Nov 7, 2021
- 2 min
What you need to know about International Trademarks
Trademark rights are territorial. A U.S. trademark registration does not give you the right to use your mark in a foreign country....
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Kiranjit K Dharsan
- Oct 21, 2021
- 2 min
Advantages of U.S. Federal Trademark Registration
A trademark can be registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to protect your exclusive right to use your mark for your...
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Kiranjit K Dharsan
- Oct 19, 2021
- 2 min
What is an Office Action and and can I overcome it?
Within a few months after filing, your application will be assigned to an examining attorney on the USPTO staff. The examining attorney...
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Kiranjit K Dharsan
- Oct 19, 2021
- 2 min
Why you should consider a Pre-Filing U.S. Trademark Search
A trademark search is a pre-filing risk analysis of your trademark in a particular country. Before filing, a wise first step would be to...
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Kiranjit K Dharsan
- Oct 19, 2021
- 2 min
How long does it take to register a Trademark?
There are essentially four stages of a trademark application: Filing stage Examination stage Publication stage Registration stage As...
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Kiranjit K Dharsan
- Sep 22, 2021
- 3 min
5 things to consider before filing your trademark in USA
So, you’ve decided to begin the process of protecting your trademark in the United States. Realizing and understanding the importance of...
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Kiranjit K Dharsan
- Sep 22, 2021
- 2 min
Understanding the NICE classification for your trademarks
Before filing a trademark application with the USPTO (or any trademark office), you must comply with specific filing requirements. One of...
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