Trademark Application

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is the governing body for trademarks in the United States. Trademarks are issued to original logos and images used by businesses and individuals for commercial purposes. While intellectual property laws apply to these images without trademarks, you, the creator, can improve your... more »

There are benefits to registering your trademark with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The registration itself publicizes the trademark and legitimizes your presumption of ownership on a national scale. It also shifts the burden of proof to any others who might claim prior use and creates federal jurisdiction for infringement... more »

Coats of arms were used by ancient families of noble descent as an identifying mark and symbol. Despite some sources that might suggest otherwise, coats of arms are not linked to a particular name but are a form of intellectual property that passes from one owner to another. This means most individuals have no claim whatsoever to a... more »

Before you sit down to draft your trademark registration application to file with the United States Patent andTrademark Office (PTO), conducting a preliminary search for conflicting trademarks is a requirement. If a mark similar to yours--or the same--is already in use, your application will probably get rejected. There are numerous... more »

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) handles trademarking for commercial logos, slogans and names for thousands of businesses each year. The trademarking process is not a necessity as intellectual property rights can be asserted in court based on evidence of first use. Inventors and business owners go through the... more »