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The Principal Register is a listing of trademarks maintained by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Trademarks are granted a listing on the

A "name of an artist" trademark refusal occurs when a trademark application is denied because the name being applied for is primarily the name of

Your trademark won’t register if it’s only used as the title of a single creative work. However, if your trademark is the name or title

A trademark application identifies the specific goods and services that the trademark owner will be using the trademark in connection with. This is referred to

Filing a trademark application can be a complex process, and using an attorney can provide several benefits. Here are a few reasons why using an

A trademark renewal is the process of maintaining and preserving a registered trademark. It is required to be filed within a certain period of time,

A trademark office action is an official notification from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) that states the reasons why your trademark application

An Office Action Extension is a request to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to extend the time period within which a trademark

A "ornamental specimen" refusal is a type of "Specimen" refusal issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) when a trademark applicant provides

A "merely descriptive" issue (2(e)(1) in USPTO classification) refers to a rejection of a trademark application because the applied-for mark is considered to merely describe

A "Primarily Geographically Descriptive" refusal is a reason for rejection given by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) when an applicant attempts to

A "Primarily Geographically Deceptively Misdescriptive" refusal is a type of refusal issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) during the trademark registration