Many people ask the question, “Do United States trademark registrations expire?” Trademark rights in the United States vest based on use of the trademark in commerce. Whether or not you register your trademark with a state trademark office or with the United States Patent & Trademark Office, as long as
Trademark rights vest by virtue of properly using a trademark in commerce in association with a good or a service. Many people do not realize it, but you do not have to register your trademark in order to gain enforceable rights. By virtue of using your trademark in commerce you
Many people ask the question, “should I register my trademark with the United States Patent & Trademark Office?” Oftentimes, the question is in a slightly different form, such as, “should I apply for a trademark” or “should I trademark my company name?” It is common for people to use the
Trademarks are meant to be a means of protecting your unique logo or tagline that corresponds with your intellectual property. With a large amount of businesses and organizations in the United States, almost 28 million small businesses alone, there are intellectual property laws and trademark attorneys to help navigate the
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