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Registration Trademark FAQs
Is it necessary to register trademark?
No, but the federal trademark registration has several advantages together with a legal countrywide ownership, public notice to the registrant’s claim of the ownership of the trademark and the sole proprietor’s right to use the trademark on or with the products and services put forward in the registration.
. What are the reimbursements of federal trademark registration?
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Federal trademark registration can be used as a foundation for acquiring registration worldwide.
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A registered trademark is the evidence of the ownership of trademark.
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Registration can be filed with US Custom Service in order to prevent the import of infringing foreign products.
Is the Federal Trademark Registration is valid outside United States?
No, but if you are a qualified trademark holder of the registration issued by US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) or your application is imminent at USPTO, you may perhaps look for the registration in any of the countries that have joined the Madrid Protocol by filing a single application known as an ‘international application’.
What is Madrid Protocol?
A global agreement for the registration of trade marks in a number of countries by means of only an application is known as Madrid Protocol.
Is there any call center for trademark registration?
Yes, there is a Trademark Assistance Call center where you can get further answers for queries. Dial at 1-800-786-9199 or 571-272-9250 and get to know more about trademarks.
Is it necessary to be a US Citizen for obtaining a federal trademark registration?
No it is not necessary, yet the citizenship of an applicant must be submitted for the record.
Where on internet I can find the basic information about the trademark registration?
The online USPTO website, http://www.uspto.gov/main/trademarks.htm provides with your required information and offers the online e-filing of applications and documents regarding trademark. At USPTO there is a Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS), which contains all the information needed for the complete registration process. You can also search the entire database of Trademark Electronic Search System for checking out the contradictory marks.
From where can I get the trademark forms?
Well you can get an online access to forms through the Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS) at http://www.uspto.gov/teas/index.html. TEAS is used to file applications for the registration of a trademark, reply to examining attorney’s Office action, notice of the change of address, statement of use, apply for the extension of time to file a statement of use and likes.
When do I need a trademark attorney to file my trademark application?
As such you do not need to hire an attorney although it is sought-after to have the services of an attorney who is familiar with trademark matters. As an applicant you need to know all the Trademark Rules of Practice although if you are not represented by a trademark attorney. So if you are not familiar with trademark filing rules and regulations then you should seek the help of trademark attorney.
How would I check out whether my mark is already registered or not?
USPTO is providing this service without charging a penny. You can check out USPTO at http://tess2.uspto.gov/bin/gate.exe?f=login&p_lang=English&p_d=trmk. If your mark is based on a design element, you can search it by using a design code. USPTO is providing an online ‘Design Search Code Manual’ to locate the proper design.
You can also conduct a manual search of a trademark by visiting the Trademark Public Search Library between 8:00 – 17:00 hrs. It is also a free to public service. Check out your nearest Patent and Trademark Depository Library online at http://www.uspto.gov/web/offices/ac/ido/ptdl/index.html |
