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Surname Trademark Refusal: Understanding Section 2(e)(4) and How to Overcome It 

Surname trademark refusal is one of the most common reasons the USPTO refuses a trademark application ...
Section 2(c) Refusal

Section 2(c) Refusal: When Consent Is Required to Trademark the Name of a Living Individual

A Section 2(c) refusal is one of the most important trademark issues businesses and individuals may ...
Section 9 Trademark Renewal

Section 9 Trademark Renewal: How to Renew Your Trademark at the 10-Year Mark

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

Receiving a trademark registration from the USPTO is a significant legal milestone. It represents the culmination ...
Can You Trademark Person's Name

Can You Trademark Person’s Name? What Business Owners Need to Know

Many business owners ask, “Can you trademark person’s name?” The answer is yes, but the process ...
Trademark Monitoring Services

Why Trademark Monitoring Services Matter After Registration

Many business owners believe that once they receive their trademark registration, their brand is fully protected. ...
USPTO Suspension Notice

What to Do After Receiving a USPTO Suspension Notice

Receiving a USPTO suspension notice can be alarming, especially if you do not fully understand what ...
How many trademark searches before filing

How Many Trademark Searches Before Filing? A Practical Guide for Business Owners 

“How many trademark searches do I really need before filing?” This question closely relates to how ...
Trademark Clearance Search

Trademark Clearance Search Explained: Why One Search Is Often Not Enough

Many business owners assume that checking a name online or even doing a quick database lookup ...
Defensive Trademark Strategy

Defensive Trademark Strategy in the AI Era: How Sensory Marks Are Redefining Brand Protection

A defensive trademark strategy is becoming essential as artificial intelligence transforms how brands are created, replicated, ...