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The Cost Of A United States Trademark Registration

How much does it cost to receive a U.S. Trademark Registration?  Here is what you need to know about the costs involved in registering a trademark in the U.S. The ETEAS and ETEAS PLUS Systems The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) charges either $275 or $325 per class of goods or services to… (read more)

Register a 1(b) Trademark With the USPTO and Tell the World That You Are Claiming Your Brand

Trademark registration remains a mysterious process for most people. The average businessperson understands that trademark rights are important. However, there is a lot of confusion about whether or not they need to register their trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. People are consumed about what constitutes “trademark rights,” how they need to… (read more)

Trademark Monitoring

After you’ve had your trademark application filed, it’s absolutely necessary that you monitor your trademark in some way. The USPTO does conduct a search of their own files so if someone does file for a Federal trademark after your registration it typically is rejected. However, relying on the USPTO to protect your trademark is a… (read more)