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Surname Trademark Refusal: Understanding Section 2(e)(4) and How to Overcome It
By Sharon Adams |
Surname trademark refusal is one of the most common reasons the USPTO refuses a trademark application ...
Section 2(c) Refusal: When Consent Is Required to Trademark the Name of a Living Individual
By Sharon Adams |
A Section 2(c) refusal is one of the most important trademark issues businesses and individuals may ...
Section 9 Trademark Renewal: How to Renew Your Trademark at the 10-Year Mark
By Sharon Adams |
A federally registered trademark can last indefinitely. Unlike patents, which expire after a fixed term regardless ...
Section 8 Declaration of Continued Use: What Every Trademark Owner Must File Between Years 5 and 6
By Sharon Adams |
Receiving a trademark registration from the USPTO is a significant legal milestone. It represents the culmination ...
Can You Trademark Person’s Name? What Business Owners Need to Know
By Sharon Adams |
Many business owners ask, “Can you trademark person’s name?” The answer is yes, but the process ...
Why Trademark Monitoring Services Matter After Registration
By Sharon Adams |
Many business owners believe that once they receive their trademark registration, their brand is fully protected. ...
What to Do After Receiving a USPTO Suspension Notice
By Sharon Adams |
Receiving a USPTO suspension notice can be alarming, especially if you do not fully understand what ...
How Many Trademark Searches Before Filing? A Practical Guide for Business Owners
By Sharon Adams |
“How many trademark searches do I really need before filing?” This question closely relates to how ...
Trademark Clearance Search Explained: Why One Search Is Often Not Enough
By Sharon Adams |
Many business owners assume that checking a name online or even doing a quick database lookup ...
Defensive Trademark Strategy in the AI Era: How Sensory Marks Are Redefining Brand Protection
By Sharon Adams |
A defensive trademark strategy is becoming essential as artificial intelligence transforms how brands are created, replicated, ...