Category: TEAS plus
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Trademark DIY – ICs and IDs?
When you go through a TEAS application, you will be required to assign an acceptable identification of goods/services for your trademark. In doing so, you will be (sometimes unknowingly) assigning an international class as well. Find out what are these and how to choose them. International Classes & Acceptable Identifications of Goods or Services These…
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Not sure if you have a registered trademark?
There are many business owners who own registered trademarks but have no idea about it. How come? Possible scenarios: Well, here comes what to do when that happens. First, see if you have “U.S. Serial No.” or “Registration No.” in your hands. If you have any of the following, you can find the number easily:…
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USPTO TEAS—What is a disclaimer?
When required, disclaimer works against you. So, an ideal trademark would not have a disclaimer. However, sometimes you want to include certain words that need to be disclaimed no matter what. In that case, I recommend you start the trademark registration process in advance using an ITU application and do not include disclaimer in your…
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Change Address on TM registration, DIY
Businesses move. And their trademarks should come along. Unfortunately, changing your address on your trademark registration(s) (also in your application(s) if it has not been registered) is not as straightforward as changing your profile on Facebook. First, understand what you’re doing. You actually have quite a list of addresses on your trademark registration/application. If you’re…
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Acceptable identifications of goods and services
There are good reasons you should stick to the Trademark ID Manual when you describe your goods and services in your trademark application. Picking one outside Trademark ID Manual not only cost you more but also may delay the registration process. Why is the description important? First, you need to understand there are two different…