Trademark FAQ

 

Twice a week, I'm posting my short, specific, no-B.S. answers to commonly asked questions about trademarks

Do any of these apply to you?

Does My Trademark Need to Match My Company Name?

What Is a Trademark?

Can I Add More Products and Services to My Trademark Application After It's Been Filed?

Where Should I Register My Trademarks? (Deciding on Jurisdictions in Which to File Trademarks)

What Is Conventional Priority?

Can I Change the Trademark Itself After My Trademark Application has been Filed?

How Long Does It Take to Register a Trademark?

Can I Trademark Dictionary Words?

Can I Trademark the Same Brand for Different Products or Services?

Do All Countries Protect Unregistered Trademarks? (Common-Law Trademarks)

Can I Trademark a Brand Before It's Launched? (Intent-to-Use Trademarks)

Is My Trademark Available?

Should I Trademark My Startup's Brand?

In Whose Name Should I Apply For My Trademark?

Will the Trademarks Office Help Me Enforce My Trademarks?

Should I Trademark a Logo Done On Fiverr?

How Much Does It Cost to Register a Trademark?

Should I Trademark My #Hashtags?

Are There Annual Trademark Maintenance Fees?

If I Register My Trademark, Does It Mean No One Can Use It?

Four Things Most Commonly Trademarked (The Trademark Dance)

How Does Trademark Factory's Guarantee Work?

What Are Nice Classes of Goods and Services?

Do I Have to be an American Resident to File in the U.S.?

How Are Service Marks Different From Trademarks?

What Are Oppositions?

3 Most Important Benefits of Registering Trademarks

Why Register a Trademark in Canada to Get a .CA Domain Name?

What is Post-Allowance Statement / Declaration of Use?

Am I Protected Between the Filing and the Registration of My Trademark?

What Is Post-Registration Statement of Use?

How to use trademarks to create a sense of uniqueness for your business?

What Goes Into a Trademark Application? 

What happens if you don't respond to correspondence from Trademarks Office in time?

What Makes a Brand Valuable?