Skip to content

Menu

LexBlog, Inc. logo
NetworkSub-MenuBrowse by SubjectBrowse by PublisherBrowse by ChannelAbout the NetworkJoin the NetworkProductsSub-MenuProducts OverviewBlog ProBlog PlusBlog PremierMicrositeSyndication PortalsAbout UsContactSubscribeSupport
Book a Demo
Search
Close

USPTO Trademark Basics Bootcamp begins August 3, 2021

By James Hastings on June 29, 2021
Email this postTweet this postLike this postShare this post on LinkedIn
events_770x330

The USPTO is offering its popular Trademark Basics Bootcamp, commencing on August 3, 2021.   Details regarding the first week of the Bootcamp may be found here.

This eight week course provides the essential basics for any new trademark practitioner or small business wishing to increase their practical knowledge of trademark law and practice before the USPTO.

A summary of the program is reproduced below.  Each interactive session is 90 minutes in length.

Week 1:  U.S. trademark fundamentals

  • Common definitions and types of trademarks
  • federal registration benefits
  • How to select a trademark
  • Filing and registration basics

Week 2:  U.S. trademark registration process

  • Trademark basics
  • Application workflow and timeline overview
  • Post-registration workflow overview

Week 3:  U.S. trademark search process

  • Searching using the USPTO TESS database
  • Trademark search principles
  • Strategies for search

Week 4:  U.S. trademark application requirements

  • Goods and services identification
  • Different types of filing bases, including intent to use and use
  • Proper specimens for use-based applications

Week 5:  Filing a U.S. trademark application

  • TEAS electronic trademark filing system basics
  • TEAS helpful pre-filing checklist
  • TEAS Plus portal demonstration

Week 6:  Responding to a U.S. trademark office action

  • Office action basics, including when and why
  • Office action deadlines and requirements
  • How to file a response to an office action
  • Strategies on preparing and filing a successful response

Week 7:   Maintaining a U.S. trademark registration

  • Mandatory post- trademark registration filings
  • Optional post-trademark registration filings
  • Examination requirements of post-trademark registration filings

Week 8:  Question and Answer expert panel

This is a panel lead by Trademark Office examining attorneys and outside trademark experts

Editor’s note:  To learn more about U.S. trademark practice and protection strategies, contact us.

Photo of James Hastings James Hastings
Read more about James HastingsEmailJames's Linkedin Profile
  • Posted in:
    Intellectual Property, Trademark
  • Blog:
    The Trademark Interview
  • Organization:
    Rothwell Figg
  • Article: View Original Source

LexBlog, Inc. logo
Facebook LinkedIn Twitter RSS
Real Lawyers
99 Park Row
  • About LexBlog
  • Careers
  • Press
  • Contact LexBlog
  • Privacy Policy
  • Editorial Policy
  • Disclaimer
  • Terms of Service
  • RSS Terms of Service
  • Products
  • Blog Pro
  • Blog Plus
  • Blog Premier
  • Microsite
  • Syndication Portals
  • LexBlog Community
  • Resource Center
  • 1-800-913-0988
  • Submit a Request
  • Support Center
  • System Status
  • Resource Center
  • Blogging 101

New to the Network

  • Tennessee Insurance Litigation Blog
  • Claims & Sustains
  • New Jersey Restraining Order Lawyers
  • New Jersey Gun Lawyers
  • Blog of Reason
Copyright © 2025, LexBlog, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Law blog design & platform by LexBlog LexBlog Logo