12/03/2024
Trademarks are a crucial form of intellectual property, allowing businesses and individuals monopolies over entire words (or designs) when it comes to the goods they sell or services they offer. Put another way, a trademark means that only you or your business can use the protected name, slogan, symbol, etc. (or anything confusingly similar to those) and that competitors cannot.
Learn about the crucial trademark application timelines, including Use in Commerce (1A) and Intent to Use (1B) applications. Understand important deadlines and how to avoid common pitfalls in the USPTO process.