Dear attorney clients, are we in a new economy? You may have noticed a shift in your trademark candidate client buying patterns. When they want a new trademark or need to protect an existing trademark – they demand more but want to spend less. They CANNOT afford to risk a USPTO, CIPO, […]
Dear Client, don’t unsub, yet! A little housekeeping. No, I didn’t include the “18 Questions” to ask whoever you may ever consider to get your next trademark. To those who wondered, here you go. Be it a trademark service or a trademark attorney, ask a few of these questions to make sure
“Bad times since 2010” —-> 18 good questions to ask any trademark provider. Read More »
Dear Client, I’ve thought about this article for a very long time. This is part 3 of 4, of my retirement series. Here’s 1) April 23, 2025 https://conta.cc/4jJOPry, and 2) April 25, 2025 https://conta.cc/4jss77J. To the best of my very experienced knowledge of 33 years in the field of trademarks, the following is true and
“Bad times since 2010” – The great 2010 collapse of the trademark marketplace. Read More »
Hello Client, retirement? My Wife laughed when I said, I’ll be the gardener! Here’s Part 2 of this sad 4 Part story, titled: “Good times” – Before the great 2010 collapse Part 1 was https://conta.cc/4jJOPry. Next will be the “Bad” and “Ugly” articles. Today there are “weeds” all over the USA “trademark landscape”. Before 2010 however,
“Good times” – Before the great 2010 collapse of the USA trademark marketplace. Read More »
Retirement? Will our present staff take the opportunity? – “Where TradeMark Express came from.” Hello Client, beware this is a 4-parter. Bear with me! Here’s the “Where TradeMark Express came from from article”, leading to what our staff will decide. Short answer, “We’ll see”. I’ll follow with the “Good”, “Bad” and “Ugly” articles
Dear Client, please be aware of the hidden threat to your business name. Trademark scams are on the rise, targeting small businesses and startups with false promises and deceptive tactics. These fraudsters exploit the complexities of trademark registration, offering “low-cost” services that either charge exorbitant fees for unnecessary work or steal personal information
Dear Client, we want to alert you about new scam call targeting new USPTO trademark applicants. This particular scam involves spoofed spam call from individuals posing as USPTO officials, attempting to trick trademark owners into providing sensitive information or making unnecessary payments. One of our clients recently received a voicemail claiming to be from the
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Dear Client, this is an excellent post on LinkedIn, from Robert Reading who is Clarivate’s IP Group Senior Director, Brand Strategy and Special Projects. See Robert @ https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-reading-500b4b1a/. All credit goes to Robert for this article. Did the USPTO increase in trademark application fees on 18th January 2025 have an impact on filing volume activity?
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Add value and credibility while protecting and expanding rights in sound, appearance and meaning, under trademark law. The big 4 of the 5 reasons to get a trademark.
Trademarks are an amazing asset for any business who wisely invests in them.
A) Trademarks way more easily protect your past common law rights.
B) Trademarks expand your rights in sound, appearance and meaning.
C) Trademarks achieve ownership rights.
D) Trademarks make enforcement against infringers 100X easier as it is clear to everyone you own the name, slogan or logo.
Who’d have thunk? Expert trademark legal services on a 8 month pay plan? Read More »
Staggering to bed at 2:30am today, I thought of a conversation with a client a few days ago, about life in the 20’s. Not necessarily in the 2020’s. But, in everyone’s 20’s life. For me that was the 1980’s.
Los Altos, CA — On a recent episode of Finding Your Frequency hosts Chris Budihas and Jaclyn Baker welcomed Chris DeMassa, founder of TradeMark Express, to discuss the evolution of trademark services and the critical need for thorough trademark research.
Be sure to consider:
1) similarities in sound, appearance and meaning, 2) related goods/services, 3) customers and
4) distribution channels.
IF you have ever filed or had someone else file your trademark (or patent), then your mark is at great risk of termination. Contact us and we’ll help sort through your situation.
Dear Client, owning a trademark means accepting the duty and obligation to evenly enforce your hard earned trademark rights, from time to time.
Be sure to consider:
1) similarities in sound, appearance and meaning, 2) related goods/services, 3) customers and
4) distribution channels.
IF you have ever filed or had someone else file your trademark (or patent), then your mark is at great risk of termination. Contact us and we’ll help sort through your situation.
Enforce Your Trademark Rights. Trademark Protection. Read More »
The USPTO demands all trademark and patent applications and all subsequent submissions to be signed either by the actual owner or their representing attorney. Today, the USPTO sent a press release. See below.
IF you have ever filed or had someone else file your trademark (or patent), then your mark is at great risk of termination. Contact us and we’ll help sort through your situation.
The USPTO demands all trademark and patent applications and all subsequent submissions to be signed either by the actual owner or their representing attorney. Today, the USPTO sent a press release. See below.
IF you have ever filed or had someone else file your trademark (or patent), then your mark is at great risk of termination. Contact us and we’ll help sort through your situation.
Learn from a Meghan Markle Trademark Hurdle. Meghan Markle recently got a trademark rejection for her “American Riviera Orchard” brand is a prime example of why a comprehensive trademark search is essential before filing. Megan Markle Trademark Application was Struck Down because of it’s Description Her application was partially refused because “American Riviera” is considered geographically
TradeMark Express Free Expert Consultation Fest Protect Your Brand with One-on-One Guidance from Founder Chris DeMassa For businesses looking to safeguard their brand identity, the upcoming Trademark Consultation Fest offers a unique opportunity for personalized guidance. From July 15 to July 19, between 7am and 7pm PST, entrepreneurs and business owners can book one-on-one consultations
TradeMark Express Fans, our meeting with the USPTO underscores our shared commitment to improving trademark applications by emphasizing the importance of comprehensive trademark clearance legal research.”— Chris DeMassa, Owner of TradeMark Express Please see entire press release @ https://bit.ly/3S6kUOL. ALEXANDRIA, VA, USA, July 10, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — In a recent meeting at the USPTO headquarters
TradeMark Express Fans, this Whataburger story is a not so uncommon of trademark lack of common sense. Even the future big guys screw up their trademark rights. In this case, the story has now in 2024 devolved into “Big business vs. small business”. “David vs. Goliath.” It didn’t have to be this way. Are you
