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Make certain that you legally own your brand.
Grow your business with confidence and peace of mind.
Make certain that you legally own your brand.
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Every element of your brand can be a trademark. The possibilities are almost limitless. The four most common types of marks are:
In most cases, brand names and logos are the cornerstones of most brands. For example, Apple Inc. protects its brand with a combination of its name “Apple”, its apple logo, the slogan “Think Different”, and product names like “MacBook” and “iPhone”.
Other examples can include:
The answer is simple. A Federal trademark registration is the ultimate protection for any brand. There is no higher level. That makes a Federal trademark the best insurance against having to rebrand.
Here are just some of the reasons why:
Confidence. A Federal trademark is an official confirmation that you own your trademark and comes with legal protection that it is valid and enforceable. Your brand will be yours.
Exclusivity. A Federal trademark comes with the immediate, exclusive, and nationwide right to use your mark in your industry with the backing of Federal courts to protect it.
Distinction. A Federal trademark will prevent anyone else from registering it (or anything similar) in your industry. The USPTO is required to reject all future applications.
Online Protections. A Federal trademark gives you enhanced protection for domain names and on social media platforms, along with access to Amazon’s brand registry.
Public Warning. Just applying for Federal registration adds your trademark to the Federal trademark database where It will be found by other companies when they do a trademark search.
Credibility. Only a Federal registration gives you the legal right to use the ® symbol, an attention grabber that tells the world that you take your business and brand seriously.
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The process of applying to register a trademark takes between 8-12 months, in most cases.
Registering your trademark is a complex procedure that involves your application moving through various stages. It is a Federal legal matter and there are many factors that affect how long it takes to register a trademark. In fact, there’s no guarantee your trademark will ever register. This is why the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office recommends that applicants work with a trademark attorney.
A lot of legal strategy goes into a successful Federal trademark application. An experienced trademark attorney can help save you time, money, and headaches as you navigate the process.
Here are a few of the ways:
Be ready to act as your own attorney if you don’t hire one.
Most applicants hire an attorney who specializes in trademark matters to represent them in the application process and provide legal advice. In addition, trademark lawyers can help you navigate the application process to provide optimal protection of your trademark rights, by, for example, accurately identifying and classifying your goods and services, and preparing responses to any refusals to register that an examining attorney may issue.
For more than twenty years, Michael Kondoudis has been the go-to trademarking expert for businesses of all shapes and sizes. Michael is a USPTO-licensed trademark and patent attorney, educator, speaker, and author of the Amazon best-seller: Going From Business Owner to Brand Owner. He is also an authority trusted by national news media on major trademark stories.
Fun Facts: Michael is a member of the Bar of the U.S. Supreme Court and an actual rocket scientist (B.S. Astronomy and Astrophysics, Indiana University 1994).
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