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A good trademark search means you at least know what might come out to bite you. A lot of DIY searches fail to find the marks that can...
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danaldickson
Mar 1, 20214 min read
What’s the difference between approval and registration?
Understandably, when people hear that their trademark applications have been approved, they feel relief and joy. That is fully merited....
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danaldickson
Feb 22, 20215 min read
What's the difference between TM, SM and ®?
It’s easy to understand why this is confusing for trademark users: all three symbols commonly appear beside word marks or logos. All...
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danaldickson
Feb 15, 20213 min read
How long does a U.S. trademark registration last?
In theory, forever. Or at least as long as there’s U.S. law. Whenever I ask people who they think owns the oldest living trademark on the...
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danaldickson
Jan 26, 20211 min read
Can a minor register a trademark with the USPTO?
For anyone who thinks this is a merely academic question, you can learn about the innovative work of teen entrepreneurs here, here, or...
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danaldickson
Jan 5, 20212 min read
When attorneys in foreign jurisdictions refer trademark matters to U.S. attorneys, who's the client?
You might be surprised by the answer and by the ethics rules that apply. I explain the relevant U.S. rules here. First, you need to know...
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danaldickson
Dec 21, 20202 min read
10 bite-size tips for trademark application success
I’m wrapping up 2020 with a handful of tips that didn’t quite fit into my other posts this year but that might help you along the way in...
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danaldickson
Dec 15, 20204 min read
Why do trademark applications get suspended?
Trademark applicants often want to know how long the process will take from filing to registration. They are sometimes quite surprised to...
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danaldickson
Dec 1, 20204 min read
What the USPTO’s 2021 fee hike for trademark applications and registrations means for you
The USPTO recently announced that, effective January 2, 2021, it will increase certain trademark application-related fees. It will also...
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danaldickson
Nov 26, 20205 min read
Avoid being caught off guard by "surprise" fees.
I’ve been asked by trademark attorneys outside the U.S. why the USPTO charges so many fees after filing. I understand it can be...
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danaldickson
Oct 29, 20203 min read
Confused about which classes your goods/services belong in? These 3 tips may help.
When filing an application with the USPTO, you’ll need to explain how you use your mark – more specifically, what you use it with. Your...
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danaldickson
Oct 14, 20201 min read
Apples to oranges? Test your knowledge of relatedness!
For USPTO attorneys reviewing your trademark applications, relatedness of goods/services is 1 of the top 2 considerations when they are...
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danaldickson
Sep 22, 20203 min read
Scammers make big money off posing as the USPTO and soliciting trademark-related fees!
If you receive a solicitation for fees related to your trademark, BEFORE you pay, check to make sure the communication is really from the...
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danaldickson
Sep 16, 20205 min read
3 Ways the USPTO’s New Rule Impacts Your Trademark Specimens
The USPTO’s final rule change (Changes to the Trademark Rules of Practice to Mandate Electronic Filing, 84 FR 37081) went into effect...
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danaldickson
Mar 20, 20202 min read
Some trademark applications for COVID-19-related goods/services may be fast-tracked by the USPTO
The USPTO is offering prioritized examination of trademark applications for certain COVID-19-related goods/services. WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU...
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