Trademark Maintenance & Enforcement related News & Resources
Reviewed by Thomas Phung, Esq., trademark attorney · Part of our Disputes & enforcement guide Short answer: This page collects news and resources on keeping a trademark registration alive and enforcing it. Registrations require a Section 8 filing between years five and six and renewal every 10 years, and owners must police their own marks. […]
Trademark Office Actions related News & Resources
Reviewed by Thomas Phung, Esq., trademark attorney · Part of our Office actions & rejections guide Short answer: This page collects news and resources on USPTO office actions. An office action lists problems an examiner found with your application, and you generally have three months to respond, with one paid extension available. Use these resources […]
Trademark Search-Related News & Resources
Reviewed by Thomas Phung, Esq., trademark attorney · Part of our Basics, search & filing guide Short answer: This page collects news and resources on trademark searching. A good search checks USPTO records, state registrations and common-law use before you file, because U.S. rights come from use as well as registration. Use these resources for […]
Federal Trademark Registration-Related News & Resources
Reviewed by Thomas Phung, Esq., trademark attorney · Part of our Basics, search & filing guide Short answer: This page collects news and resources on federal trademark registration with the USPTO. Federal registration gives nationwide priority, public notice and stronger enforcement tools than common-law or state rights. Use these resources for background, and see our […]