Registering a trademark is a way to protect a brand. One of the challenges that arises with trademarks is counterfeiting. The USPTO is offering a free forum to learn more about it: If you are interested in learning brand protection and anti-counterfeiting strategies, join us for a free, full-day conference on June 6 at the…
More on trademarks and profanity
As discussed in January, the Supreme Court has started hearing arguments over what is shocking or offensive; in particular, whether the fashion brand FUCT can b
Trademarks and Medical Marijuana
Now that medical marijuana is allowed in Missouri, there will probably be entrepreneurs who would like to start registering trademarks for marijuana-related bus
PKI authentication
Starting February 15, PKI certificates will no longer be used for authentication into EFS-Web and Private PAIR. Instead, people will use a USPTO.gov account. This wil
Trademarks and profanity
Not everything can be trademarked. Besides flags, people's names without their consent, and geographical locations, profane trademarks are not approved for regi
Shutout by the shutdown?
Not if it's U.S. patent or trademark business! The United States Patent & Trademark Office has enough funds to operate as usual for a few weeks before having to shift to essential operations only. Your local Patent and Trademark Resource Center (PTRC) at St. Louis Public Library will remain open as usual regardless. Call 314.539.0390…
Start planning and shopping early for 2019!
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Provisional or not?
Wondering whether a provisional application is right for you? The USPTO might have the answer in this post. A provisional application provides the benefit of an earlier filing date. So protection, once a patent is granted, would extend back to the filing date of the provisional application. It also allows the filer to use the…
Why and how to trademark
It takes time and money to get your name out there and establish a brand, so it makes sense to protect it. Registration shows proof of ownership, so others considering their own mark can avoid yours. Not only that, but a trademark is intellectual property which, while intangible, has value in a business plan, and…
New look for uspto.gov
Breaking News! On Thursday, October 25, the USPTO homepage underwent a facelift. Information is consolidated, and it is an overall cleaner look for the site. One notable change is the disappearance of the green Quick Links dropdown menu, which has been replaced with the two dropdown menus shown at the left. The same links to…
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