Anyone introducing a new brand or planning new services/products should safeguard their trademark with proper registration.
The timeframe varies based on agency and USPTO enhancements. With us, expect 8 to 12 months for complete registration.
Up to 10 years, renewable with continuous interstate commerce use.
Federally registered trademarks can use ®. Use 'SM' or 'TM' for unregistered or registered marks.
We prioritize your success through thorough clearance searches and distinctive mark selection.
Trademark renewal is required between the 5th and 6th year after registration, and then every 10 years thereafter.
There is a 6-month grace period with additional fees. If still not renewed, your trademark will be cancelled and may become available for others to register.
You'll need proof of continued use in commerce (specimens), current registration certificate, and owner information.
Yes, but working with a professional ensures proper documentation, avoids costly mistakes, and saves time.
Trademarks protect brand identifiers (names, logos, slogans), while copyrights protect original creative works (books, music, art, software).
For works created after 1978, copyright lasts for the author's life plus 70 years. For corporate works, it's 95 years from publication.
Registration is voluntary but provides legal benefits, including the ability to sue for infringement and claim statutory damages.
Original works of authorship including literary, dramatic, musical, artistic works, software, architecture, and more.
Trademark monitoring is a service that watches for new trademark filings, domain registrations, and marketplace uses that may infringe on your brand.
Monitoring helps you identify potential infringers early, allowing you to take action before they cause brand damage or legal complications.
Our service includes USPTO database monitoring, domain name tracking, social media surveillance, and marketplace checks.
There are three types: utility patents (for processes/machines), design patents (for ornamental designs), and plant patents (for new plant varieties).
Utility and plant patents last 20 years from filing date. Design patents last 15 years from grant date.
The process includes patent search, application drafting, USPTO filing, examination, and potential office action responses.
Typically 1 to 3 years, depending on the complexity of the invention and USPTO backlog.
Thousands have protected their brand by filing a trademark. What are you waiting for?