Trademark Assignments and Licensing When You Sell a Business
Selling a business or bringing in partners? Learn how trademark assignments and licenses work, what must transfer with the mark, and why recording matters.
Can an Abandoned Trademark Application Be Revived?
Often, yes, if you act within two months of the notice of abandonment. Here are the USPTO deadlines, what the petition requires, and when to refile instead.
Notice of Allowance: Statements of Use and Extension Requests
Got a notice of allowance? You have six months to file a statement of use or request an extension, up to 36 months total. Here is how it works.
What Is a Trademark Opposition, and How Do You Respond?
A trademark opposition is a challenge filed at the TTAB after your mark is published. Learn the deadlines, how the process works, and how most cases end.
Received a Trademark Cease-and-Desist Letter? What to Do Next
A trademark cease-and-desist letter is not a lawsuit, but it needs a careful response. Here is how to evaluate the claim and choose your next move.
Someone Is Using My Trademark. What Should I Do?
Found another business using your name or logo? Here are the steps to document it, check your rights, and choose the right response, from a letter to a lawsuit.
Why Trademark Applications Get Rejected (and How to Avoid It)
The most common trademark refusals are likelihood of confusion and descriptiveness. Learn what triggers each and how to file in a way that avoids them.
How Long Does Trademark Registration Take in 2026?
USPTO data shows about 4.5 months to a first review and about 10 months total in 2026. Here is the full timeline and what can slow your application down.
™ vs. ®: When Can You Use Each Trademark Symbol?
You can use ™ or ℠ on any brand right away, but ® only after federal registration. Here is when to use each symbol and the risks of getting it wrong.
Trademark vs. Copyright vs. Patent: What Each One Protects
A trademark protects your brand, a copyright protects creative work, and a patent protects inventions. Here is how to tell which one your business needs.