Hiring A Trademark Attorney

How To Clear Your Trademark: Part 2 Video Transcript Hi everybody, and welcome to our casual trademark FAQ series. My name is Tom Willentz, and I'm an attorney who's been practicing trademark law for over 20 years. I've got a lot of experience and I have some tips I'd like to share with you about how to clear your trademark. This is part two in our casual FAQ trademark series,...

How to select a trademark lawyer Let’s talk about trademark attorneys. There are a lot of them out there. How do you know which one might be right for you? There are a few key considerations. This post assumes you need a trademark attorney because you want to obtain rights to a new trademark. When It Comes To Selecting A Trademark Lawyer, Ask Yourself The Following... Questions need answers before...

The USPTO has established ex parte expungement and reexamination proceedings for cancellation of a registration, in whole or in part, when the required use in commerce of the registered mark has not been made.  This is big news, because it creates an entirely new option for trademark applicants whose applications for registration have been refused under Section 2(d), (likelihood of confusion) with a prior registered mark. As an attorney practicing...

How they are handled and what happens if you don’t fight for your trademark? Nobody wants to get involved in litigation. It is expensive, stressful, time consuming and the outcome is always uncertain. Nonetheless, litigation is one of the risks that comes with trademark use. If you use a trademark that is confusingly similar to another party’s prior existing trademark, they might sue you for trademark infringement. Additionally, if another...

A word about Trademark Registration that bears repeating... No one can guarantee your trademark will be registered. Only the USPTO can register trademarks. When You Hear "Simple Trademark Registration" Beware. We are a law firm. We practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and will work assiduously to persuade the USPTO to register your trademark. We will conduct the comprehensive search, evaluate the results and advise you with...

Benefit #1 Get advice about your specific situation to help you avoid costly mistakes We can help you avoid costly mistakes in the selection and use of your trademark or service mark. It’s our job to advise you of the risks associated with trademark use, and through review and evaluation of appropriate trademark searches, assist you to adopt a mark that will not be subject to competing claims. Benefit #2...