Steps to Registering for a Trademark
Registering
for a trademark is a multi-step process that is administered by the
United States Patent Office. A trademark is a fundamental step in the
development of one's business or nonprofit organizations. Trademarks
enable a product to find a legal niche in an underlying marketplace,
which can further establish the productivity of the good or service.
The
first step in trade marking an item is to understand the different
types and laws associated with intellectual property. A solid method to
understand trademarks is to search the USPTO website and search for
pending or existing trademarks for products similar to your own. After
accomplishing this, draw up a statement identifying the services or
goods that are attached to the trademark. Make sure the attachments are
aligned with the Patent Offices "Acceptable Identification of Goods and
Services Manual."
Once the attachments and the product have been
chosen, design the mark you to register. There are two basic forms of
styles: stylized or standard character format. Both styles require
separate applications to receive a trademark. When the style has been
chosen file a TEAS application online through the USPTO website. Once
this has been accomplished the agency will review your application and
if acceptable, grant a trademark for your specific product or service.
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- Trademark Infringement
- Difference Between the ACPA and UDRP
- Background Dilution
- Domain Names Under Trademark Law
- International Trademark Law Overview
- An Overview of the Inter-American Convention
- What Does a Trademark Attorney Do?
- Trademark Dilution Act of 1995