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Trademark Registration

What is a Trademark?

Trademarks allow you to legally own your company's brand names, slogans, and logos. They provide you with nationwide brand protection. Unless you give them permission, other sellers will be unable to sell products bearing your trademarked brand name or logo.
What is a procedure for invalidation?

A trademark can be removed from the register:

• if it clashes with an earlier trademark

• It hasn’t been used after the expiry of its grace period
Who is eligible to apply for a trademark?

Any person or legal entity with the ability to contract can submit their trademark application. It’s important to note that non-resident individuals and entities must select a local attorney to represent them before the national authorities.
What does legal protection for a trademark owner simply?

Once a trademark has been registered, the owner obtains exclusive control over it and is also legally protected from entities that try to use similar or identical marks on similar goods or services without their permission.
Is it possible to register a trademark for a logo or a company name?

Yes, if a company provides its services under its company name and this is how it intends to differentiate its services from those of its competitors.

Trademark Search

What is Trademark Search Report?

A Trademark Search Report is a detailed and comprehensive search report that shows results relating to a trademark search. This report helps individuals and businesses looking to register a trademark find out everything they need to know about the availability of a mark, similar marks, and a ton of other information.
Does a trademark search ensure that my trademark will be registered?

No, a trademark search is simply a search that helps you find out whether a trademark is available or not. Trademark registration involves numerous factors, so even when a search is "clear," there is no guarantee that a trademark will be registered. A trademark search is similar to a forecast; it gives you an idea of what is likely to happen, but it can be wrong at times.
Why is Trademark Search important?

A Trademark Search allows brand owners to determine whether another party has registered a similar or identical mark, which could prevent them from commercially using it on their products or services.
What if someone else has a similar mark?

If a search reveals that the mark you want to use is already in use or substantially similar to one that is, you might need to think about using a different one. It's difficult to deal with this, but it's critical that you select another mark in this case.
Should you conduct a trademark search?

The search is frequently eye-opening because it shows current and previous uses of a proposed mark by others, as well as providing at least a glimpse of potential competitors in a given market.

Trademark Monitoring

What is trademark monitoring?

Trademark monitoring is the process of looking for unauthorized sellers on websites, social media, and online marketplaces who are using your existing trademarks such as logos, phrases, packaging, and more. Brands must keep an eye out for trademark infringements so that they can be addressed as soon as they are discovered.
Why do I need to keep track of my trademark?

Trademark monitoring is a proactive measure that can save your company hundreds of thousands of dollars in a trademark infringement lawsuit while also protecting your brand's image.
How can I prevent someone from using my trademark?

If our monitoring service notifies you of the filing of a potentially infringing application, you have several options for contesting the mark's registration. Because every case is unique, you should seek the advice of an attorney, preferably one who specializes in trademark law.
What does your trademark monitoring service entail?

Our Trademark Monitoring services search the web for trademark infringements and notify brands when there is a potential threat to address. We use advanced trademark monitoring software that can continuously track various sites all over the world; it is far more effective and efficient (both in terms of time and cost) than hiring employees to scan for these infringements.
What are the advantages of trademark surveillance?

Trademark monitoring is necessary to protect your brand from infringements.

Office Action Response

What is a Trademark Office Action?

The USPTO issue an Office Action when they discover a fault in a trademark application. An Office Action explains why the USPTO has decided not to register a trademark. Fortunately, Trademark applicants have the right to respond and contest the refusal.
What is a Non-Final Office Action?

A non-final office action is the first attempt at communication when raising an issue for the first time. You can respond to the examining attorney.
What are the reasons for getting a Trademark Office Action?

Common reasons for getting a Trademark Office Action:

• Likelihood of confusion

• Descriptiveness

• Merely ornamental

• Specimen Refusal

• Surname Refusal

• Disclaimer

• Class Refusal
What if I do not respond to a Trademark Office Action?

In most cases, you have six months to respond to a trademark Office Action. If you do not respond, your application may be abandoned. If you withdraw your application, you must restart the trademark registration process.
Do you offer all possible Trademark Office Action responses?

No, because we are not a law firm, we will first evaluate your situation and advise you on the next steps. We will assess the eligibility of your Trademark Office Action and determine whether we can collaborate or if you need an attorney.

Copyright Registration

What is copyright?

Copyright is a type of legal protection based on the United States Constitution for original works of authorship fixed in a tangible medium of expression. Both published and unpublished works are protected by copyright.
Does copyright cover names and titles?

Names, titles, slogans, and short phrases are frequently not protected by copyright. You should look into trademarking. Text, artwork, photographs, sound recordings, screenplays, music, lyrics, and other works of original authorship are all protected by copyright.
Why should you submit a copyright certification request?

Although registration is not required, registering a copyright can provide significant benefits, including the ability to sue others for copyright infringement.
Can I register more than one work under the same registration?

Yes, you can register multiple works under a single registration. You can, for example, register an entire album, a series of books, or a collection of photographs all under one registration. It will be treated as a standard application.
Is it necessary to publish my work to register for copyright?

No, your work does not have to be published in order to be copyrighted. You do not need to wait for the certificate to continue publishing.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Trademark Registration FAQs

Trademark Registration

What is a Trademark?

What is a procedure for invalidation?

Who is eligible to apply for a trademark?

What does legal protection for a trademark owner simply?

Is it possible to register a trademark for a logo or a company name?

Trademark Search

What is Trademark Search Report?

Does a trademark search ensure that my trademark will be registered?

Why is Trademark Search important?

What if someone else has a similar mark?

Should you conduct a trademark search?

Trademark Monitoring

What is trademark monitoring?

Why do I need to keep track of my trademark?

How can I prevent someone from using my trademark?

What does your trademark monitoring service entail?

What are the advantages of trademark surveillance?

Office Action Response

What is a Trademark Office Action?

What is a Non-Final Office Action?

What are the reasons for getting a Trademark Office Action?

What if I do not respond to a Trademark Office Action?

Do you offer all possible Trademark Office Action responses?

Copyright Registration

What is copyright?

Does copyright cover names and titles?

Why should you submit a copyright certification request?

Can I register more than one work under the same registration?

Is it necessary to publish my work to register for copyright?

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