Trademark Renewal

May 1, 2016

Trademark Renewal

Unlike copyrights, where most registrations last for life of owner plus seventy years, trademarks must actively be renewed with the United States... Read More

The Supplemental Trademark Register

April 20, 2016

The Supplemental Trademark Register

According to Trademark law, marks that are not eligible for registration on the Principle Trademark Register, but are capable of distinguishing an... Read More

Trademark Applications:  Currently Used in Commerce: 1(a) vs. Intent to Use: 1(b)

April 13, 2016

Trademark 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... Read More

The Trademark Totem Pole

April 1, 2016

The Trademark Totem Pole

According to Trademark law in the United States, there is a continuum, or Trademark Totem Pole, as I refer to it, by which trademarks are classified.... Read More

Is a Designated Agent to accept Copyright Infringement Necessary for my site?

March 28, 2016

Is a Designated Agent to accept Copyright Infringement Necessary for my site?

Most companies that start a website do not think about the potential liability issues that come with starting a website. There is lots of potential... Read More

The State of Texas Trademark Registration

The State of Texas Trademark Registration

If you are a small business owner that intends to and has maintained a business in one state, you can likely qualify for a state trademark... Read More