Trademark FAQ

Another frequent question from Amazon online sellers is what happens if their trademark application is refused by the USPTO, or if they have been[...]

Online Amazon sellers often assume they must wait until they have a full federal trademark registration before they can apply to Amazon Brand Registry.[...]

Many online sellers wonder whether a trademark is truly necessary to succeed on Amazon or whether it is just another administrative hurdle. Under Amazon’s[...]

The landscape of United States data privacy regulation is evolving at a blistering pace. Once, businesses only worried about California’s Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA);[...]

In trademark law, establishing a likelihood of confusion often hinges not only on the similarity of the trademarks themselves, but also on whether the[...]

Before diving into the following discussion, it is essential to understand the differences between a word mark, a design/logo mark, and a work plus[...]

When businesses create trademarks, they often include words that describe their products or services. These descriptive or generic terms can pose an issue during[...]

Trademark incontestability is a crucial concept for businesses and brand owners who want to strengthen and protect their trademarks. In simple terms, incontestability is[...]

The USPTO Principal Register is the primary registry for trademarks in the United States, maintained by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).[...]

The USPTO Supplemental Register is a secondary trademark register managed by the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The Supplemental Register catalogs trademarks that[...]

An Actual Use trademark application is submitted to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) when an applicant has already commenced using a[...]

A United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Intent to Use (ITU) trademark application is an attractive option for businesses planning to use a[...]

Steps for Reporting Trademark Infringement Access the Amazon Intellectual Property Report Form: Begin by navigating to the "Report Infringement" page on Amazon’s website, where[...]

Amazon Brand Registry is an essential program tailored specifically for brand owners and manufacturers who aim to protect their intellectual property, including trademarks registered[...]

It is a common myth that a trademark registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) automatically confers global protection. This misunderstanding[...]

A myth among entrepreneurs and business owners is that once a trademark is registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), it[...]

Many entrepreneurs, professionals, and business owners believe that by registering a business name with a state agency, such as the Secretary of State, they[...]