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A trademark is a unique symbol, word, phrase, or design that identifies and distinguishes the source of goods or services of one entity from those of others. Registering a trademark provides legal protection, helps maintain brand identity, and prevents others from using similar marks that may confuse consumers.
The TM symbol indicates that a trademark is being claimed, but it may not be registered yet. The SM symbol is similar, but specifically for service marks. The ® symbol signifies that a trademark is officially registered with the appropriate intellectual property office and has legal protection.
Yes, slogans or taglines can be registered as trademarks if they are used to identify and distinguish the source of goods or services and are not merely descriptive or generic.
According to the USPTO, to be eligible for registration, a trademark must be distinctive, not generic, and not confusingly similar to existing registered trademarks. It should not be offensive or deceptive, and must not contain any prohibited elements, such as government symbols or national flags.
Once a trademark is owned, a few things need to maintain the registration such as using the trademark in commerce and filing the correct maintenance documents at the USPTO.
A specimen of use is a real-world example of how your trademark is being used in commerce to promote or sell your goods or services. It is required to demonstrate that your trademark is being actively used for the goods or services specified in your application, which helps establish your legal rights to the mark.
A trademark search can be conducted online using trademark databases, such as the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Trademark Electronic Search System (TESS) or similar databases in other countries. This will help you determine if your desired trademark is already registered or has a pending application.
A trademark protects symbols, words, phrases, or designs that distinguish the source of goods or services, while patents are a class of intellectual property that protect how an invention works, or looks.
The WizardIP fees is fixed regardless of your application type or complexity. Pricing varies based on the package you choose. However, your USPTO filing fee(s) are based on the type of application you file and the number of different goods and services you sell using your trademark. For example, a trademark owner selling both clothing and jewelry would need to file in two different classes, which would increase the USPTO filing fee.
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