Shannon Moore

Trademark Filing Basis Options

The Four Trademark Filing Basis Options Explained A trademark filing basis is the reason you give the U.S. Patent and…

3 days ago

Do I Need a Trademark for My Etsy Shop?

Should You Trademark Your Etsy Shop Name? You don't need a trademark to open or run an Etsy shop. Etsy's…

5 days ago

Related Goods and Services in a Comprehensive Trademark Search

Why Related Goods and Services Matter For Your Trademark Search A comprehensive trademark search looks at related goods and services…

2 weeks ago

Can You Trademark a Recipe?

Trademark and Recipes: What's Protected? No, you cannot trademark a recipe itself. Trademark law protects brand identifiers — names, logos,…

2 weeks ago

USPTO Removes 100,000 Unused Goods and Services from Trademark Registrations

USPTO Removes 100,000 Unused Goods and Services from Trademark Registrations The USPTO has canceled more than 100,000 unused goods and…

2 weeks ago

What Is a Concurrent Use Trademark Registration?

Understanding Concurrent Use Trademark Registrations A concurrent use trademark registration allows two or more unrelated businesses to hold federal registrations…

3 weeks ago

What Is Trademark Abandonment Due to Non-Use?

Understanding How Non-Use Can Lead to Trademark Abandonment Trademark abandonment due to non-use happens when a trademark owner stops using…

3 weeks ago

Can You Trademark a Product Shape?

Trademark a Product Shape Yes, you can trademark a product's shape, but it falls under a specific category called trade…

4 weeks ago

Can You Trademark a Sound?

Yes, Sound Marks Are Registrable — Here's What It Takes Yes, you can trademark a sound. The USPTO recognizes "sound…

2 months ago

Beware of Trademark Invoice Scams

Beware of Trademark Invoice Scams You spent months choosing the perfect business name, completed your trademark application, and finally hit…

2 months ago

What Is a Trademark License Agreement?

Understanding Trademark License Agreements A trademark license agreement is a contract in which a trademark owner (the licensor) grants another…

2 months ago

What Is a Trademark Coexistence Agreement?

Understanding Trademark Coexistence Agreements A trademark coexistence agreement is a written contract between two businesses that allows both to use…

2 months ago

What Is the Madrid Protocol?

Understanding the Madrid Protocol for International Trademark Registration The Madrid Protocol is an international treaty that lets trademark owners apply…

3 months ago

How to Tell If a Trademark Attorney Text or Email Is a Scam

Fake Trademark Attorney Texts and Emails Target Small Business Owners — Here's How to Spot Them If you received an…

3 months ago

What Is Trademark Incontestability?

Understanding Trademark Incontestability and What It Means If you're wondering what trademark incontestability is, it is a legal status available…

3 months ago

Got a Call Right After Filing Your Trademark Application?

What to Do If You Got a Call Right After Filing a Trademark Application Got a suspicious phone call shortly…

3 months ago

How to Trademark a Bakery

Trademark a Bakery To trademark a bakery, you register your brand name with the United States Patent and Trademark Office…

3 months ago

What Is a Trademark Opposition?

Understanding Trademark Oppositions A trademark opposition is a formal challenge filed against a pending trademark application after it's published in…

3 months ago

Trademark Tips for Influencers and Content Creators

What Influencers and Content Creators Should Know About Trademarks If you've built a following around your name, your brand, or…

3 months ago

Can I Use a Trademark Before It’s Registered?

Using a Trademark Before Registration — Here's What to Know Yes, you can use a trademark before it's registered with…

3 months ago