A Trademark Attorney Can Help: Trademark Registration, Trademark Infringement & Enforcement.

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Trademark Specimen Refusal – Does Not Show Use With Specified Services

You want to trademark a name.  You thought you figured out how to file for trademark registration and filled out the online application form at www.uspto.gov.  Several months after filing your trademark to be registered, you received an office action from the examining attorney at the trademark office.  The office action states that the specimen you submitted for your services is inadequate.  An experienced trademark registration attorney can help you understand what to do next in order to fix your trademark application and proceed successfully through trademark registration. 

Here is an example of a trademark specimen refusal from the USPTO. 

How to File a Trademark Application in the U.S. - Part 2

Moving along to the names, portraits, signatures of individuals portion.  If, indeed, your mark includes any of those items that relate to someone else, you need to have consent from that individual in order to register the mark.  Once again, as you get to this level of detail, it would be very beneficial for you to speak with a trademark attorney. 

The remaining statements relate to different items as well that a trademark attorney can walk you through.  So, let’s assume that you want to apply for the mark without making an additional statement.  At this point, again, all you have to do is include the mark as you want it to be registered here, and then click the continued button.

How to File a Trademark Application in the U.S. - Part 1

This is Traverse Legal, PLC Trademark Attorney Brian Hall, and today I’m going to walk you through, in a step-by-step basis, how to register for a trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. 

The first thing you need to do is go to the website www.uspto.gov.  Once there, you will see this screen.  The next thing you need to do is click on trademarks.  This will bring you to a page that gives you many options and multiple pieces of information that relate to your trademark.  If you have questions, you’d be well served reviewing this website and getting as much information as possible about it. 

How to Get a Trademark License

Welcome to Trademark Law Radio, a top web resource on issues of trademark infringement, trademark licensing, trademark protection, and trademark registration. 

This is attorney Brian Hall with Traverse Legal, PLC, a law firm representing licensors and licensees in trademark matters throughout the United States.  Today, I will be answering the question of how to get a trademark license.

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Trademark a Name: Intent to Use Trademark Application

The recent death of Trayvon Martin once again highlights the importance of timely filing an intent to use trademark application for any name or slogan you wish to secure exclusive rights in and enforce against others.  Intent to use trademark applications for I AM TRAYVON and JUSTICE FOR TRAYVON were filed by family for use in connection with DVD related goods.  Feelings or opinions related to the underlying incident aside, there is a trademark lesson here.

Trademark Rights: First to File versus First to Use

Welcome to Trademark Law Radio, a top web resource on issues of trademark infringement, trademark licensing, trademark protection, and trademark registration. 

This is Brian Hall, an attorney with Traverse Legal, PLC; a law firm handling trademark work throughout the United States on behalf of clients throughout the world. 

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Trademark Infringement Tips: What to Do If Your Mark is Being Infringed?

Once you identify someone, whom you believe is engaging in trademark infringement on your marks, you need to understand what to do next.

You have several options if you find that some third party is infringing your name or brand mark.  The first thing you need to do is assess how serious the claim of infringement might be.  An experienced trademark attorney will be able to help you understand the merits of your claim and what possible defenses might arise.  It is critical that you fully understand the merits of a potential claim for trademark infringement before sending a notice letter, threat letter, or filing a trademark infringement lawsuit.  Asserting rights in a name which you do not truly own, or try to extend your trademark rights beyond what is permitted by trademark law could backfire.  Your trademark infringement notice letter could result in a trademark infringement threat letter back against you.

Social Media Site Pinterest and the Risk of Trademark Infringement Online

Pinterest is a social media site that allow Internet users to create pinboards to organize and share things found on the Internet.  Users can browse the pinboards of others and search for particular items of interest.  Pinterest requests that users link back to the original source when pinning.  Furthermore, its site includes Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, Acceptable Use Policy and both a Trademark Complaint Form and a Copyright Complaint Form.  It even allows websites to include a "No Pin" instruction so as to block the ability of Internet users from pinning images from its website.

Trademark Registration Basics: How to Protect Your Name, Brand, Logo or Slogan.

Welcome to Trademark Law Radio, a top web resource on issues of trademark infringement, trademark licensing, trademark protection, and trademark registration. 

Welcome to Trademark Law Radio, my name is Trademark Attorney Enrico Schaefer.  Today, we are going to talk about how to trademark a name, how to trademark a logo, how to trademark an image, how to trademark a shape, how to trademark.  These are all issues that new business owners face every single day.  These are all issues that companies who are trying to extend their brands or launch new products and services face every single day, and it is something that is extremely challenging.

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Response to Office Action May Not Be Best For Your Trademark Application

Welcome to Trademark Law Radio, a top web resource on issues of trademark infringement, trademark licensing, trademark protection, and trademark registration. 

This is Brian Hall a trademark attorney with Traverse Legal, PLC; a law firm that represents trademark applicants and those involved with trademark disputes throughout the United States.  Today, I will be answering a question that involves an issue that I see fairly often.  And that question is, “Is it always best to simply respond to an office action that includes a likelihood of confusion refusal?”  And the short answer is no.

Sending a Cease and Desist Letter for Trademark Infringement

Welcome to Trademark Law Radio, a top web resource on issues of trademark infringement, trademark licensing, trademark protection, and trademark registration.

Welcome to Trademark Law Radio.  My name is Attorney Enrico Schaefer, and I specialize in trademark infringement, trademark cease and desist letters, trademark protection, and trademark registration.  Today, we are going to be talking about cease and desist letters for trademark infringement.

Trademark Registration Is Only One Part of Brand Protection

Trademark registration is an important part of brand protection, but hiring the best trademark registration attorney you can find is only part of the equation.  Your trademark and brand value is determined by numerous factors.  Of critical importance is the notion of trademark goodwill; how customers feel about your trademark protected brand.

Trademark a Logo to Protect Your Logo Design from Trademark Infringement

Welcome to Trademark Law Radio, a top web resource on issues of trademark infringement, trademark licensing, trademark protection, and trademark registration.

Clients often ask how to trademark a logo and how a logo trademark is different from other types of trademark registration.  In this trademark law interview, Internet Law and Trademark Attorney Enrico Schaefer talks about the importance of having a solid logo design and incorporate it into your brand protection.  Trademark registration is always important, but registering your logo as a trademark is too often overlooked by small business and large business interests alike. 

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“Why should I trademark my logo?”  Quick Tips:

Where to File a Trademark Application for Registration

Welcome to Trademark Law Radio, a top web resource on issues of trademark infringement, trademark licensing, trademark protection, and trademark registration.

This is Brian Hall, a trademark attorney with Traverse Legal, PLC, a trademark law firm that represents trademark applicants throughout the world.  Today, I will be answering the question:  Where to file a trademark application for registration.  This is a common question I receive from prospective clients, and those that already have a trademark rights, but further want to protect them via a trademark registration. 

Trademark Infringement Bully Chick-fil-A Sends Cease and Desist Letter

Just because you have a registered trademark, doesn't mean you can send a trademark infringement threat letter to everyone.

Here is a classic case of trademark bullying where someone with a trademark registration sends an  unfounded trademarkinfringement cease and desist letter to "the little guy" and tries to broaden its trademark rights beyond what is allowed by law.

Do I need a Trademark Availability Assessment or Clearance Prior to Trademark Registration?

Welcome to Trademark Law Radio, a top web resource on issues of trademark infringement, trademark licensing, trademark protection, and trademark registration.

This is Brian Hall, a trademark attorney with Traverse Legal, PLC, a trademark law firm that helps clients secure trademark registrations in the United States and throughout the world.  Today, I will be answering the question:  Do I need a trademark availability assessment or clearance prior to trademark registration?  

The short answer to this question is yes.  While it is not absolutely required, it is something that I always recommend to clients.  And there are really two reasons why anybody looking to protect their trademark via a trademark registration should start with an availability assessment, also sometimes called a trademark clearance. 

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