There are 3 ways how you can proceed: Book an initial phone call with us. Here is the link. Ask for a free preliminary trademark search to get an idea whether your trademark can be registered. This is a basic search but if your mark is unregistrable, we’ll be able to tell you. Order your search [...]
As of August 3, 2019, the United States Patent and Trademark (USPTO) now requires foreign domiciled applicants (read: non-US applicants) and registrants to appoint a US attorney on all US trademark filings and representations before TTAB. We work with a few trusted US attorneys so can file and take over your recently filed trademark applications. [...]
The fastest way to get a trademark registered for Brand Registry is to file a word mark (without logo) or a black/white logo in Germany using the accelerated examination option. It takes 3-7 weeks with the accelerated examination option and about 2-3 months with regular examination. We always file electronically so this ensures the fastest [...]
We can help you to reinstate your Amazon seller account. As reasons for suspension can be different, please contact us with your details to get a custom flat-fee quote. Our prices are very reasonable and very competitive. 1. How long does it take to write an appeal? A: Please allow 7-14 days to prepare an [...]
There are a few ways how you can prevent others from hijacking your Amazon listing. There are also various methods how you can remove hijackers from your listings. To describe, there are 3 ways to remove hijackers: deal with Amazon through their support center (not always effective and can be time-consuming as you often need [...]
When deciding whether to file for either a word mark or logo, it is important to keep in mind that a logo must always be used as it is depicted in your application. In addition, if you file your logo in a particular color in the US, you must always use your logo in that [...]
What is the difference between company name, business name, domain name and brand or trademark? What are different types of company, domain, business or brand names? Let's get the names straight to avoid confusion. Company name: Legal name of the company, either registered federally or in a certain state (or province in Canada). Example: Microsoft Corporation [...]
If you simply business incorporate or register a corporate name, it doesn't mean that the government approved for you to use the name as a trademark. If we take a US LLC, as an example, every state has its own laws about business names. You can register your LLC name in Delaware but the business name registration [...]
A UK trademark only protects you in the UK, which consists of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. There is no protection outside of the UK. A UK trademark is filed in the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO). A trademark filed in the EU Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) is called an EU trademark (formerly known [...]
It’s perfectly legal for you to use your trademark without registration. However, if you are using a trademark that is similar to another name that was adopted before you adopted your trademark, you may be liable for trademark infringement. To minimize the risk of choosing a trademark that's similar to another name, you should do [...]
Anita Mar
CEO and Registered Trademark Agent at Trademark Angel Inc.
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