A lot of applicants ask: Is it possible to get an extension in order to file the Statement of Use at a later time?...
For many small business owners, it can feel overwhelming to read an Office Action, which is a formal correspondence...
Many Office Actions contain a Disclaimer Requirement. This is very common! Let’s get the legal language out of the...
An Entity Clarification Requirement is a common requirement. The basic idea here is that, based on the ownership...
The USPTO will not register a trademark unless it functions as a trademark. Well, what does that mean? Remember that...
A Name Inquiry generally occurs when there is a name in your trademark, and the USPTO needs additional information as...
One of the most common refusals for trademarks is a Section 2(d) Likelihood of Confusion - Refusal...
A Section 2(e)(1) Refusal that your trademark is merely descriptive is a relatively common Refusal. Before we discuss...
A Section 2(e)(2) Refusal means that the USPTO believes your trademark would primarily be viewed as geographically...
A Sections 1, 2, and 5 Ornamental Refusal is common. But, fortunately, one that is usually easy to overcome! Let’s...
