TRADEMARK,
COPYRIGHT OR PATENT? |
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What is a trademark or service
mark?
Do Trademarks, Copyrights and Patents protect
the same things? |
SHOULD
I REGISTER MY MARK? |
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Is registration of
my mark required?
When can I use the trademark symbols TM,
SM and ®? |
WHAT
DOES THE USPTO DO? |
HOW
DO I FILE A TRADEMARK APPLICATION? |
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Is there a form for
filing my application?
Are there other ways to file besides the
Internet?
Must I hire an attorney? |
WHAT
MUST THE APPLICATION INCLUDE? |
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NAME
OF THE APPLICANT
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Do I have to be a U.S. citizen
to apply? |
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NAME
AND ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE
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DEPICTION
OF THE MARK ("THE DRAWING")
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What is a "typed" drawing?
What is a "stylized or special form" drawing? |
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GOODS
AND/OR SERVICES
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Can I change the goods and/or
services after filing my application? |
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APPLICATION
FILING FEE
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BASIS
FOR FILING
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What is "use in
commerce"?
What is "intent to use"?
Is there any other possible filing basis?
What is a "a specimen" of use?
What is a proper specimen for use of a mark
on goods (products)?
What is a proper specimen for use of a mark
with services?
When do I file the specimen? |
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SPECIMEN
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What is a "a specimen"
of use?
What is a proper specimen for use of a mark
on goods (products)?
What is a proper specimen for use of a mark
with services?
When do I file the specimen? |
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SIGNATURE
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Who can sign the
verification of the application?
How do I sign a TEAS application? |
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER I FILE MY APPLICATION? |
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LEGAL
AND PROCEDURAL REVIEW OF APPLICATION
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Does the examining
attorney search for conflicting marks?
Can I search for conflicting marks before
filing?
Are there other reasons the examining attorney
might refuse my mark? |
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PUBLICATION
FOR OPPOSITION
CERTIFICATE
OF REGISTRATION OR NOTICE OF ALLOWANCE
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ADDITIONAL
REQUIREMENTS FOR "INTENT TO USE" APPLICATIONS |
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What is an Allegation
of Use?
When do I file an Allegation of Use?
Is there a deadline for filing the Statement
of Use after the Notice of Allowance issues?
What is a Request for an Extension of Time
to file a Statement of Use? |
MAINTAINING A FEDERAL TRADEMARK REGISTRATION |
