| TRADEMARK, COPYRIGHT OR PATENT? | ||
| What is a trademark or service mark? Do Trademarks, Copyrights and Patents protect the same things? |
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| SHOULD I REGISTER MY MARK? | ||
| Is registration of my mark required? When can I use the trademark symbols TM, SM, and ®? |
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| WHAT DOES THE USPTO DO? | ||
| HOW DO I FILE A TRADEMARK APPLICATION? | ||
| Is there a form for filing my application? Are there other ways to file besides the Internet? Must I hire an attorney? |
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| WHAT MUST THE APPLICATION INCLUDE? | ||
| · NAME OF THE APPLICANT | ||
| Do I have to be a U.S. citizen to apply? | ||
| · NAME AND ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE | ||
| · DEPICTION OF THE MARK (“THE DRAWING”) | ||
| What is a “standard character” drawing? What is a “stylized or special form” drawing? What if I want to show color on the drawing? |
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| · GOODS AND/OR SERVICES | ||
| Can I change the goods and/or services after filing my application? | ||
| · APPLICATION FILING FEE | ||
| · BASIS FOR FILING | ||
| What is “use in commerce”? What is “intent to use”? Is there any other possible filing basis? |
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| · SPECIMEN | ||
| What is a “specimen” of use? What is a proper specimen for use of a mark on goods (products)? What is a proper specimen for use of a mark with services? How do I file the specimen? When do I file the specimen? |
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| · SIGNATURE | ||
| Who can sign the application? How do I sign a TEAS application? |
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| WHAT HAPPENS AFTER I FILE MY APPLICATION? | ||
| · LEGAL AND PROCEDURAL REVIEW OF APPLICATION | ||
| Does the examining attorney search for conflicting marks? Can I search for conflicting marks before filing? Are there other reasons the examining attorney might refuse my mark? |
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| · PUBLICATION FOR OPPOSITION | ||
| · CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION OR NOTICE OF ALLOWANCE | ||
| ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR “INTENT TO USE” APPLICATIONS | ||
| What is an Allegation of Use? When do I file an Allegation of Use? Is there a deadline for filing the Statement of Use after the Notice of Allowance issues? What is a Request for an Extension of Time to file a Statement of Use? |
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| MAINTAINING A FEDERAL TRADEMARK REGISTRATION | ||
| USPTO CONTACTS FOR MORE INFORMATION | ||
| OTHER TRADEMARK RESOURCES | ||
| The United States Patent and Trademark Office Homepage Patent and Trademark Depository Libraries (PTDL) International Schedule of Classes of Goods and Services Fees for Filing Trademark-Related Documents |
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