Intellectual PropertyTrademark Applications: Currently Used in Commerce: 1(a) vs. Intent to Use: 1(b)
Under the United States Trademark laws, there are two different types of trademark applications available for trademark registration. The first is referred to as a 1(a) or currently in use in commerce application. The other is a 1(b) or intent to use application. There are advantages and disadvantages to each application, which all small business...