Starting on December 3, 2022, the new deadline for trademark Office Actions is three months. Recently, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) amended its Rules of Practice under the Trademark Modernization Act (“TMA”) of 2020. The
Latest from Syed Law Blog - Page 2
Arbitrary Trademark: What You Should Know (Video)
Arbitrary trademarks are common dictionary words that are unrelated to the goods or services sold under the trademark.
Think of “APPLE” for computers or “SHELL” for gasoline.
Both terms have common dictionary meanings, but that meaning is unrelated to the
Fanciful Trademark: A Comprehensive Explanation
A fanciful trademark is the strongest trademark type and, in addition to providing examples below, we define it as one that is “coined” for the purpose of serving as a trademark. Of the four types of trademarks, fanciful trademarks receive
Trademark Classes – Complete 45 International Classes List (Video Update)
There are 45 total Trademark Classes, also known as “International Classes” or simply “Classes.” The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) categorizes trademarks by “Classes.” The classification system is critical because trademarks identify a source of goods and/or services
Can a Minor Register a Trademark?
A minor can register a trademark only if the minor’s “domicile” state allows the minor, in the minor’s individual capacity, to (1) enter into legal agreements, or to (2) sue another or to face a suit. TMEP § 803.01.
Trademark Class 41: Education and Entertainment Services
Trademark Class 41 involves entertainment and education services.
As an overview, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) divides all goods and services into 45 distinct categories (also called “International Classes”). Trademark Classes 1 to 34 deal with goods,
Trademark Terminal Sanctioned, USPTO Cancels Applications
Yesterday, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) sanctioned Trademark Terminal’s owners. Per the order, the USPTO plans to terminate all the trademark applications they filed.
In email, the USPTO stated that from abroad, Trademark Terminal “fraud[ulently]
Trademark Statement of Use: What Is It?
A trademark Statement of Use (“SOU”) is a sworn statement that provides United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) proof of use in commerce via (1) a specimen and (2) a $100 fee/Class. If you filed a Section 1(b) Intent
Trademark Symbols ®, ™, ℠ – An Overview (Updated)
The three distinct trademark symbols are the registered trademark symbol “R” (®), the small “TM” () symbol, and the “SM” (℠) symbol.
Overview: Which Trademark Symbol Should I Use?
Here, the circled “R” (®), “TM” (), and
How Much is the Cost to Trademark? (2022 Update)
In 2022, the cost to file and trademark a name at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) is $250 per International Class of goods and/or services. However, if a custom description is necessary, the cost to trademark a name is $350